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SwedenElkhorn River at Pilger water level
River gauge, Elkhorn River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 514 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Elkhorn River at Pilger reads 6.74 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.26 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.71 ft, a difference of +0.03 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.47 ft and 7.01 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 6.71 ft+0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.47 ft – 7.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.10 ft – 7.89 ft
- Highest on record
- 19.85 ftFebruary 26, 2002
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 5.26 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- At this level water approaches the bottom of the Highway 15 bridge.
- 20.00 ft
- Highway 275 north of Pilger may begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
- Residential areas of Pilger and Stanton begin to flood.
- 15.00 ft
- Highway 15 may begin to flood north of the river.
- 12.00 ft
- Lowland flooding begins along the southern bank.
- 6.74 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.85 ft | February 26, 2002 |
| 2 | 19.60 ft | March 14, 2019 |
| 3 | 15.18 ft | June 16, 2010 |
| 4 | 13.63 ft | February 22, 2007 |
| 5 | 12.28 ft | February 17, 2011 |
| 6 | 11.71 ft | May 31, 2008 |
| 7 | 11.44 ft | May 23, 2004 |
| 8 | 11.06 ft | February 5, 2024 |
| 9 | 10.67 ft | June 22, 2005 |
| 10 | 10.53 ft | February 20, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.37 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Elkhorn River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River at EwingRiver gauge, Elkhorn River | 2.56 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 68 mi |
| Elkhorn River at NorfolkRiver gauge, Elkhorn River | 3.02 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| Elkhorn River at West PointRiver gauge, Elkhorn River | 3.98 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Elkhorn River at WaterlooRiver gauge, Elkhorn River | 2.30 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 63 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek at WakefieldRiver gauge, Logan Creek | 6.99 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| North Fork Elkhorn River near PierceRiver gauge, North Fork Elkhorn River | 2.33 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| South Omaha Creek at WalthillRiver gauge, South Omaha Creek | 6.60 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 31 mi |
| Logan Creek near UehlingRiver gauge, Logan Creek | 3.13 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 34 mi |
| Shell Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Shell Creek | 10.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 34 mi |
| Omaha Creek at HomerRiver gauge, Omaha Creek | 2.18 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 37 mi |
| North Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 at MacyRiver gauge, North Blackbird Creek | 7.87 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 38 mi |
| South Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 near MacyRiver gauge, South Blackbird Creek | 5.38 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Elkhorn River at Pilger higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.71 ft.
What is flood stage for the Elkhorn River at Pilger?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 5.26 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Elkhorn River at Pilger today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT, the water level was 6.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Elkhorn River at Pilger rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Elkhorn River at Pilger normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Elkhorn River at Pilger?
The highest level on record is 19.85 ft on February 26, 2002.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06799315(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.99499, -97.05881(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 6.74 ft | 2026-10-18 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 514 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Elkhorn River at Pilger (usgs:06799315). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/elkhorn-river-at-pilger
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