River stage
Ewing, Elkhorn River
- River level
- 2.54 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 3.88 ft
- Recent low
- 2.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EWIN1
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 2.60 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 13.26 ft
In brief
The Elkhorn River at Ewing, NE read 2.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.46 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EWIN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.26 ft | 2010-06-14 |
| 2 | 10.74 ft | 1949-04-07 |
| 3 | 10.66 ft | 1960-03-29 |
| 4 | 10.65 ft | 1951-05-18 |
| 5 | 10.60 ft | 1962-06-10 |
| 6 | 10.45 ft | 1948-03-29 |
| 7 | 10.31 ft | 1987-03-20 |
| 8 | 10.14 ft | 1960-05-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Minor flooding can be expected as the Elkhorn River overflows into nearby agricultural land and low lying areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- 12.00 ft
Major flood stage. Significant flooding of agricultural land along the Elkhork River. Northern potions of Ewing may be impacted by flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elkhorn River flooding at Ewing?
No. The Elkhorn River at Ewing is at 2.54 ft, 5.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ewing?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Elkhorn River has been at Ewing?
The highest crest on record is 13.26 ft, on 2010-06-14.
Is the Elkhorn River high or low right now at Ewing?
At 2.54 ft it is higher than 44% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EWIN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06797500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.