Elkhorn River at Pilger, Nebr.
Is Elkhorn River at Pilger, Nebr. flooding right now?
Elkhorn River at Pilger, Nebr. measured 6.51 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.51 ft
Streamflow
353 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.85 ft on Tue, Feb 26, 2002.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.85 ft | 2002-02-26 |
| 19.6 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 15.18 ft | 2010-06-16 |
| 13.63 ft | 2007-02-22 |
| 12.28 ft | 2011-02-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River at Norfolk, Nebr. | 18.8 mi | Madison County |
| Logan Creek at Pender NE | 20.1 mi | Thurston County |
| Elkhorn River at West Point, Nebr. | 20.1 mi | Cuming County |
| Logan Creek at Wakefield, Nebr. | 21.9 mi | Dixon County |
| Union Creek at Madison, Nebr. | 23.2 mi | Madison 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.