Elkhorn River near Winslow
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.14 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 23.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftAt this level, the levee surrounding Hooper may begin to overtop.
- 26.00 ftWater begins to impact the County Road J bridge east of Winslow.
- 22.00 ftWater begins to flow over County Road J east of Winslow.
- 21.00 ftWater nears the top of the levee protecting Winslow.
- 20.00 ftWater may begin to impact Highway 77 near Winslow.
- 17.00 ftWater begins to flow over County Road J west of the gage.
- 14.00 ftAt this level, flood mitigation efforts begin along the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 14, 2019 | 24.14 ft |
| 2 | June 15, 2010 | 20.40 ft |
| 3 | June 26, 2018 | 18.66 ft |
| 4 | May 30, 2008 | 18.37 ft |
| 5 | February 17, 2011 | 16.76 ft |
| 6 | September 16, 2016 | 16.76 ft |
| 7 | March 10, 2009 | 15.67 ft |
| 8 | July 1, 2014 | 15.05 ft |
| 9 | October 7, 2017 | 13.78 ft |
| 10 | February 3, 2020 | 13.59 ft |
| 11 | June 2, 2024 | 13.02 ft |
| 12 | February 28, 2023 | 12.99 ft |
| 13 | February 28, 2021 | 12.58 ft |
| 14 | June 11, 2015 | 12.05 ft |
| 15 | May 29, 2012 | 12.02 ft |
| 16 | May 18, 2022 | 11.38 ft |
| 17 | June 15, 2013 | 11.15 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 2, 2024: 13.02 ft
- February 28, 2023: 12.99 ft
- May 18, 2022: 11.38 ft
- February 28, 2021: 12.58 ft
- February 3, 2020: 13.59 ft
- March 14, 2019: 24.14 ft
- June 26, 2018: 18.66 ft
- October 7, 2017: 13.78 ft
- September 16, 2016: 16.76 ft
- June 11, 2015: 12.05 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.