Elkhorn River at O'Neill

1. 1952.0 ftFlood waters reach the bottom of the Highway 20 bridge and could possibly be over the road between O'Neill and the bridge.
2. 1951.0 ftMajor flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along the Elkhorn River.
3. 1950.0 ftModerate flood stage. Moderate flooding of agricultural and lowlands along the Elkhorn River. Flooding between the Elkhorn River and Dry Creek around the Dry Creek Wildlife Management Area.
4. 1948.0 ftMinor flood stage. Minor lowland flooding along the Elkhorn River. Flooding could occur between the Elkhorn River and Dry Creek around the Dry Creek Wildlife Management Area.

Most recent crests

• August 1, 2023: 1943.4 ft
• July 9, 2023: 1942.7 ft
• June 24, 2023: 1942.7 ft

• UpstreamElkhorn River at Atkinson
• DownstreamElkhorn River at Ewing
• South Fork Elkhorn River at Ewing
• South Fork of the Elkhorn River
• Niobrara River
• Niobrara River at Verdel
• Niobrara River
• Niobrara River at Butte 5S

Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Stage may be affected by ice.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.