-886.0 cfs (-8.51%) since yesterday
123.03% of Normal
•
5 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Elkhorn River
was last observed at
9,530
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
18,903
acre-ft of water today; about 123%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
7,746 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at
100,230 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,680 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Elkhorn River At Pilger
with a gauge stage of 7.63 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Elkhorn River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,842 ft, the
Elkhorn River At Ewing.
Last Updated
2024-04-20
Streamflow
9,530.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
123.03%
Maximum
100,230.0 cfs
2019-03-18
About the elkhorn river
The Elkhorn River is a tributary of the Platte River, located in eastern Nebraska, United States. The river is approximately 290 miles long and has several reservoirs including Carter Lake, Lake Wanahoo, and Sherman Reservoir. The river was once a major route for fur traders and pioneers heading west. Today, it is an important source of water for irrigation and has several hydroelectric dams along its length. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The Elkhorn River provides habitat for several species of fish, including catfish, bass, and carp, and is a significant source of water for agricultural uses in the region.