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Elkhorn River at Ewing water level

River gauge, Elkhorn River, Nebraska, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
66.5 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 13.26 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

358ftOct 11Oct 12Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Minor flood stage358ftOct 11Oct 14Oct 17Minor flood stage
358ftSep 18Sep 25Oct 2Oct 10Oct 17Minor flood stage358ftSep 18Oct 2Oct 17Minor flood stage
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
2468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Elkhorn River at Ewing is at 2.55 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.41 ft below the median of 2.96 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 6.45 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.73 ft (−0.18 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.42 ft and 2.94 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.96 ft0.41 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.04 ft – 4.92 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year
2.73 ft−0.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.42 ft – 2.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.07 ft – 3.79 ft
Highest on record
13.26 ftJune 14, 2010

Floating and fishing near Elkhorn River at Ewing

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 6.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft
Major flood stage. Significant flooding of agricultural land along the Elkhork River. Northern potions of Ewing may be impacted by flooding.
10.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along both banks of the river. Structures and roads along the Elkhorm River may begin to flood.
9.50 ft
Minor flooding should be anticipated along and near the Elkhorn River. Residents of Ewing should take precautions to protect property and livestock.
9.00 ft
Minor flooding can be expected as the Elkhorn River overflows into nearby agricultural land and low lying areas.
2.55 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 %.

RankLevelDate
113.26 ftJune 14, 2010
210.74 ftApril 7, 1949
310.66 ftMarch 29, 1960
410.65 ftMay 18, 1951
510.60 ftJune 10, 1962
610.45 ftMarch 29, 1948
710.31 ftMarch 20, 1987
810.31 ftMarch 20, 1987
910.14 ftMay 8, 1960
109.99 ftMarch 17, 2019

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.18 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 61° 30° – Wind 20 mph
18 Sun 68° 39° – Wind 17 mph
19 Mon 66° 45° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 70° 49° – Wind 18 mph
21 Wed 76° 55° – Wind 15 mph
22 Thu 78° 56° 0.00 in Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 76° 63° 0.14 in, 30% Wind 25 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 43%

Map

Other gauges on the Elkhorn River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Elkhorn River at NorfolkRiver gauge, Elkhorn River 3.06 ft Normal −0.04 ft 50 mi
Elkhorn River at PilgerRiver gauge, Elkhorn River 6.78 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 68 mi
Elkhorn River at West PointRiver gauge, Elkhorn River 4.02 ft Low −0.02 ft 88 mi
Elkhorn River at WaterlooRiver gauge, Elkhorn River 2.33 ft Normal −0.05 ft 126 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near NiobraraRiver gauge, Niobrara River 8.12 ft No reference yet −0.02 ft 32 mi
Niobrara River near VerdelRiver gauge, Niobrara River 3.29 ft Normal −0.12 ft 33 mi
Bazile Creek at CenterRiver gauge, Bazile Creek 8.91 ft High ±0 34 mi
Niobrara River at NiobraraRiver gauge, Niobrara River 32.05 ft High −0.12 ft 36 mi
Howe Creek below Walker Draw near CenterRiver gauge, Howe Creek 1.68 ft Very low +0.01 ft 37 mi
Missouri River below Ponca Creek near VerdelRiver gauge, Missouri River 20.86 ft Normal +1.31 ft 38 mi
Ponca Creek at VerdelRiver gauge, Ponca Creek 5.82 ft Normal −0.03 ft 38 mi
Bazile Creek near NiobraraRiver gauge, Bazile Creek 1.96 ft Low +0.01 ft 38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Elkhorn River at Ewing compare with last year?

It is 0.18 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.73 ft.

What is flood stage for the Elkhorn River at Ewing?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.45 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Elkhorn River at Ewing in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.96 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.04 ft and 4.92 ft, based on 18 years of records.

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 Ewing today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Elkhorn River at Ewing rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Elkhorn River at Ewing normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:06797500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.26858, -98.33956 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.55 ft 2026-10-17 18:45 Provisional
Flow 66.5 cfs 2026-10-17 18:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Elkhorn River at Ewing (usgs:06797500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/elkhorn-river-at-ewing

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