Major Flood
35 ft
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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 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37.5 ft
River gage communications may be impacted as the gage itself begins to be impacted, specifically the junction box.
35 ft
Wells for the City of Plattsmouth begin to be impacted by floodwaters.
33 ft
Portions of Highway 34 and several county roads between the river and Interstate 29 will be closed due to flooding. In addition, homes along the Nebraska side begin to be impacted.
32 ft
The water treatment plant for Plattsmouth begins to flood. In addition, River Road begins to flood.
28.5 ft
A campground off of River Road, about 1.5 miles downstream of the gauge, begins to flood.
28 ft
The Water Treatment Plant road floods.
27 ft
Minor flooding is occurring in the parking lots near the gauge site and boat ramp. In addition, a private camping area just upstream of the gauge site begins to flood.
26 ft
Fields west of Dock Road flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | 40.62 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 36.73 ft | — |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 35.65 ft | 200,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Plattsmouth?
The Missouri River at Plattsmouth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06805600) 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 Plattsmouth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Plattsmouth is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Plattsmouth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0005°N, 95.8679°W. USGS site number: 06805600. 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 Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.