Major Flood
33 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
28.5 ft
Minor Flood
26.5 ft
Action Stage
23.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33.5 ft
Water reaches levels not seen since the flood of 1952. Major flooding will be occurring from Blair to Fort Calhoun.
30 ft
Industrial companies along the river near Blair begin to be significantly impacted.
29 ft
Floodwaters are impacting Interstate 29 between exit 61 near Crescent and exit 71 near Loveland. In addition water may begin to enter the Desoto NWR.
28 ft
Water begins to impact the Interstate 680 ramp near Crescent.
26.5 ft
Lowland flooding is occurring. This flooding affects several campgrounds near the river and includes County Roads 34, 47 and 51 east of Fort Calhoun.
23.5 ft
Flooding begins to occur at Wilson Island State Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
7.5
This is the lower operating limit for the gage.
8
Water intake structures along this stretch of the river begin to be monitored for possible exposure.
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 16, 1952 | 33.5 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 32.73 ft | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 32.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLAN1
River
Missouri River
County
Washington, NE
Coordinates
41.5508°N, 96.0969°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River near Blair?
The Missouri River near Blair gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06609100) 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 near Blair?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River near Blair is 26.5 feet. Action stage begins at 23.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28.5 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River near Blair 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 near Blair gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.5508°N, 96.0969°W. USGS site number: 06609100. 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.