River stage
Pilger, Elkhorn River
- River level
- 6.70 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 7.65 ft
- Recent low
- 6.10 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PLGN1
- 30-day change
- +0.20 ft
- Average
- 6.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.85 ft
In brief
The Elkhorn River at Pilger, NE read 6.70 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.30 ft below action stage. That is 0.20 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PLGN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.85 ft | 2002-02-26 |
| 2 | 19.60 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 3 | 15.18 ft | 2010-06-16 |
| 4 | 13.63 ft | 2007-02-22 |
| 5 | 12.28 ft | 2011-02-17 |
| 6 | 11.71 ft | 2008-05-31 |
| 7 | 11.44 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 8 | 11.06 ft | 2024-02-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Lowland flooding begins along the southern bank.
- 15.00 ft
Highway 15 may begin to flood north of the river.
- 18.00 ft
Residential areas of Pilger and Stanton begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Highway 275 north of Pilger may begin to flood.
- 23.00 ft
At this level water approaches the bottom of the Highway 15 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elkhorn River flooding at Pilger?
No. The Elkhorn River at Pilger is at 6.7 ft, 3.3 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Pilger?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Elkhorn River has been at Pilger?
The highest crest on record is 19.85 ft, on 2002-02-26.
Is the Elkhorn River high or low right now at Pilger?
At 6.7 ft it is higher than 59% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PLGN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06799315). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.