Elkhorn River at Neligh, NE
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.54 ft on Mon, Jun 14, 2010.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | — |
| Major flood | 14 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.54 ft | 2010-06-14 |
| 13.37 ft | 1995-05-30 |
| 12.53 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 12.24 ft | 1960-03-29 |
| 11.99 ft | 1987-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River at Ewing, Nebr. | 18.6 mi | Holt County |
| North Fork Elkhorn River near Pierce, Nebr. | 28.3 mi | Pierce County |
| Elkhorn River at Norfolk, Nebr. | 32.1 mi | Madison County |
| Bazile Creek at Center, Nebr. | 34.8 mi | Knox County |
| Cedar River near Spalding, NE | 35.6 mi | Greeley County |
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