River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NLIN1
In brief
The Elkhorn River at Neligh, NE read 2.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.44 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NLIN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.54 ft | 2010-06-14 |
| 2 | 13.37 ft | 1995-05-30 |
| 3 | 12.53 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 4 | 12.24 ft | 1960-03-29 |
| 5 | 11.99 ft | 1987-03-19 |
| 6 | 11.48 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 7 | 10.98 ft | 1949-04-07 |
| 8 | 10.79 ft | 1999-05-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The right bank floods farm and pasture lands.
The city park in Neligh along the right bank floods. There are a few homes also prone to overflows near the gage on the right bank.
Widespread flooding is encountered along the majority of the reach.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Elkhorn River at Neligh is at 2.56 ft, 6.44 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
The highest crest on record is 15.54 ft, on 2010-06-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NLIN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06798500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.