River stage
West Point, Elkhorn River
- River level
- 3.92 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Recent high
- 4.93 ft
- Recent low
- 3.31 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WPNN1
- 30-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Average
- 3.90 ft
- Readings
- 121
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.60 ft
In brief
The Elkhorn River at West Point, NE read 3.92 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.08 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WPNN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.60 ft | 1993-03-09 |
| 2 | 17.66 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 3 | 17.48 ft | 2010-03-12 |
| 4 | 17.23 ft | 2001-03-16 |
| 5 | 16.97 ft | 1994-03-05 |
| 6 | 16.50 ft | 1997-02-24 |
| 7 | 16.43 ft | 2009-02-12 |
| 8 | 16.37 ft | 1982-02-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Significant lowland flooding of agricultural areas is well underway.
- 16.00 ft
The west approach to State Highway 32 just west of the gage floods.
- 17.00 ft
The federal levee is threatened with overtopping which would cause widespread flooding in West Point.
- 21.00 ft
Though very unlikely to occur, at this level water approaches the bottom of the Highway 32 bridge.
- 25.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the gagehouse.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elkhorn River flooding at West Point?
No. The Elkhorn River at West Point is at 3.92 ft, 6.08 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at West Point?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Elkhorn River has been at West Point?
The highest crest on record is 18.6 ft, on 1993-03-09.
Is the Elkhorn River high or low right now at West Point?
At 3.92 ft it is higher than 50% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WPNN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06799350). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.