Missouri River at Decatur
Critical Stages
33' - Action
35' - Flood
38' - Moderate
41' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 15.29 ft
Flow: 16 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 15.29 | 16 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 15.3 | 16.1 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 15.29 | 16 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 15.28 | 16 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 15.26 | 16 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 15.26 | 16 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 15.24 | 15.9 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 15.24 | 15.9 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 15.23 | 15.9 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 15.22 | 15.9 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 15.21 | 15.8 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 15.21 | 15.8 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 15.2 | 15.8 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 15.2 | 15.8 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 15.18 | 15.8 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 15.18 | 15.8 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 15.17 | 15.7 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 15.17 | 15.7 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 15.16 | 15.7 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 15.15 | 15.7 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 15.14 | 15.7 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 15.14 | 15.7 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 15.13 | 15.6 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 15.13 | 15.6 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 15.12 | 15.6 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 15.11 | 15.6 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 15.11 | 15.6 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
44' -
Widespread major flooding would be prevalent along the entire reach from just upstream of Decatur downstream to the mouth of the Little Sioux River.
38' -
Extensive flooding along the reach would be encountered. Areas impacted will include Marina Drive as well as numerous homes along the river.
35' -
Local marinas, boat docks and low lying areas begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1952 | 44.41 |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 40.24 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 37.55 |
| Mar 17, 2019 | 36.51 |
| Sep 20, 2019 | 36.42 |
| Jun 3, 2019 | 35.72 |
| Jun 26, 1984 | 34.6 |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 32.31 |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 32.19 |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 32.18 |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 31.99 |
| Aug 6, 2010 | 31.73 |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 31.01 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | 30.1 |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 28.89 |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 28.21 |
| Jun 29, 1983 | 28.1 |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 27.7 |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 27.64 |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 26.24 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
