Major Flood
27 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Water nears the top of the federal levees.
25.5 ft
Highway 2 may begin to flood.
25 ft
Though not in danger of flooding yet, flood preparations begin for critical facilities along this portion of the river.
23 ft
Areas and infrastructure along, and including, North First Street flood in Nebraska City.
20 ft
Though flooding is already ongoing, this is the level when flooding starts becoming more impactful, especially to agricultural areas.
17 ft
Agricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
0.5
This is the lower operating limit for the gage.
1.5
Water intake structures along this stretch of the river begin to be monitored for possible exposure.
-2.5
Water intake structures begin to be shutoff at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | 30.12 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 28.27 ft | — |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 27.19 ft | 196,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Nebraska City?
The Missouri River at Nebraska City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06807000) 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 Nebraska City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Nebraska City is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Nebraska City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Otoe County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.6818°N, 95.8471°W. USGS site number: 06807000. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.