Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
At this level the water nears the top of the federal levee.
36 ft
Water reaches the bottom of flood wall just north of Interstate 480. Low lying roads are also affected just east of Riverfront Drive north of the pedestrian bridge.
32.5 ft
Floodwaters are reaching areas near Council Bluffs, specifically near Interstate 29, mile marker 56.
30.5 ft
Floodwaters are impacting Interstate 29/680 near Crescent and northward to exit 71 near Loveland.
29 ft
At this level water nears the base of the Council Bluffs levee. Significant lowland flooding occurs in NP Dodge Park, Freedom Park, Tom Hanafan Park, Fontenelle Forest and Haworth Park.
28 ft
At this level most of the flood gates for the city of Council Bluffs are closed.
27 ft
Freedom Park, Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park and Fontenelle Forest begin to flood.
25 ft
Haworth Park located in Bellevue begins to flood.
21 ft
At this level the City of Council Bluffs begins closing flood gates.
19 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
9
Water intake structures along this stretch of the river begin to be monitored for possible exposure.
3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1952 | 40.2 ft | 396,000 cfs |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 36.29 ft | 217,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 34.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OMHN1
River
Missouri River
County
Douglas, NE
Coordinates
41.2591°N, 95.9232°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Omaha?
The Missouri River at Omaha gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06610000) 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 Omaha?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Omaha is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Omaha gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2591°N, 95.9232°W. USGS site number: 06610000. 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.