Total streamflow across the
Elkhorn River
was last observed at
3,948
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,830
acre-ft of water today; about 131%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,015 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 1,710 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Elkhorn River At Pilger
with a gauge stage of 6.6 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.
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.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 7,830 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
3,947.7 cfs
-231.3 cfs (-5.53%) |
Percent of Normal | 130.96% |
Maximum |
100,230.0 cfs
2019-03-18 |
Seasonal Avg | 3,015 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elkhorn River At Ewing
USGS 06797500 |
97 cfs | 2.48 ft | -9.63 | |||||
Elkhorn R At Norfolk Ne
USGS 06799000 |
418 cfs | 2.85 ft | -3.69 | |||||
Elkhorn River At Pilger
USGS 06799315 |
633 cfs | 6.6 ft | -6.64 | |||||
Elkhorn River At West Point
USGS 06799350 |
1090 cfs | 3.95 ft | -3.54 | |||||
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
USGS 06800500 |
1710 cfs | 2.57 ft | -6.56 |
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The Elkhorn River originates in the eastern Sandhills of Nebraska and is one of the largest tributaries of the Platte River, flowing 290 miles (470 km) and joining the Platte just southwest of Omaha, approximately 1 mile (2 km) south and 3 miles (5 km) west of Gretna.
Located in northeast and north-central Nebraska, the Elkhorn River basin encompasses approximately 7,000 mi² (18,000 km²). The Elkhorn has several tributaries, including its own North and South forks, Logan Creek, Rock Creek and Maple Creek.