Elkhorn River at Ewing, NE

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 12 ftMajor flood stage. Significant flooding of agricultural land along the Elkhork River. Northern potions of Ewing may be impacted by flooding.
• 10 ftModerate flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along both banks of the river. Structures and roads along the Elkhorm River may begin to flood.
• 9.5 ftMinor flooding should be anticipated along and near the Elkhorn River. Residents of Ewing should take precautions to protect property and livestock.
• 9 ftMinor flooding can be expected as the Elkhorn River overflows into nearby agricultural land and low lying areas.

Highest crests on record

1. 13.26 ft — June 14, 2010
2. 10.74 ft — April 7, 1949
3. 10.66 ft — March 29, 1960
4. 10.65 ft — May 18, 1951
5. 10.6 ft — June 10, 1962

Recent crests: 4.9 ft (May 14, 2023) · 3.98 ft (March 7, 2023) · 4.67 ft (May 2, 2022) · 4.73 ft (March 18, 2021) · 9.99 ft (March 17, 2019)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• Niobrara River above Soldier Creek near Niobrara, NE
• Niobrara River near Verdel, NE
• Bazile Creek at Center, NE
• Niobrara River at Niobrara, NE
• Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center, NE
• Missouri River near Verdel, NE
• Ponca Creek at Verdel, NE
• Bazile Creek near Niobrara, NE