Major Flood
40.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32.5 ft
Minor Flood
27.5 ft
Action Stage
21.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40.5 ft
Water nears the top of the federal levee.
32.5 ft
Floodwaters are high enough to begin to completely overtop the Omaha Wastewater Treatment Facility road and inundate and impact critical infrastructure along the river.
31 ft
Floodwaters begin to move into areas adjacent to the Omaha Wastewater Treatment Facility road south of the federal levee. In addition public levee access is ended.
27.5 ft
Extensive flood gate closures are occurring on both sides of the river, in addition significant flooding is ongoing on the river side of the levee.
23 ft
Land activities on the Iowa side between the levee and the river need to cease as lowland flooding begins.
21.5 ft
Flood gate closures continue on the Iowa side.
19.5 ft
At this level, the City of Council Bluffs begins to close drainage gates that discharge into the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4
This is the lower operating limit for the gage.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | 32.9 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 2023 | 16.83 ft | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | 16.35 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOMN1
River
Missouri River
County
Douglas, NE
Coordinates
41.2114°N, 95.9270°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Highway 92 at Omaha?
The Missouri River at Highway 92 at Omaha gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06610490) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Missouri River at Highway 92 at Omaha?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Highway 92 at Omaha is 27.5 feet. Action stage begins at 21.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32.5 feet, and major flooding at 40.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River at Highway 92 at Omaha to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Missouri River at Highway 92 at Omaha gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2114°N, 95.9270°W. USGS site number: 06610490. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- Stage may be affected by ice.