Elkhorn River at Ewing, Nebr.
Is Elkhorn River at Ewing, Nebr. flooding right now?
Elkhorn River at Ewing, Nebr. measured 2.59 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.59 ft
Streamflow
72 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.26 ft on Mon, Jun 14, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.26 ft | 2010-06-14 |
| 10.74 ft | 1949-04-07 |
| 10.66 ft | 1960-03-29 |
| 10.65 ft | 1951-05-18 |
| 10.6 ft | 1962-06-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River at Neligh, NE | 18.6 mi | Antelope County |
| Verdigre Creek near Verdigre, Nebr. | 30.6 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River below Soldier Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | 31.7 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr. | 33.1 mi | Knox County |
| Bazile Creek at Center, Nebr. | 33.6 mi | Knox County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.