Elkhorn River at Norfolk, Nebr.
Is Elkhorn River at Norfolk, Nebr. flooding right now?
Elkhorn River at Norfolk, Nebr. measured 3.41 ft on 2026-10-27 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.41 ft
Streamflow
508 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.22 ft on Tue, Jun 15, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.22 ft | 2010-06-15 |
| 15.63 ft | 1949-03-11 |
| 15.59 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 13.05 ft | 1995-05-31 |
| 11.8 ft | 1944-05-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Elkhorn River near Pierce, Nebr. | 10.3 mi | Pierce County |
| Union Creek at Madison, Nebr. | 12.0 mi | Madison County |
| Elkhorn River at Pilger, Nebr. | 18.8 mi | Stanton County |
| Elkhorn River at Neligh, NE | 32.1 mi | Antelope County |
| Shell Creek near Columbus, Nebr. | 33.8 mi | Platte 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.