Missouri River at Napoleon
Critical Stages
14' - Action
17' - Flood
25' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.86 ft
Flow: 28.9 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/16 | 3.9 | 29 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 3.8 | 28.7 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 3.7 | 28.3 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.7 | 28.3 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 3.6 | 27.9 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 3.4 | 27.2 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 3.3 | 26.9 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 3.2 | 26.4 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 3.1 | 26 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 3 | 25.6 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 3 | 25.6 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 2.9 | 25.2 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 2.9 | 25.2 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 2.9 | 25.2 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 3 | 25.6 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 3 | 25.6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 3.86 | 28.9 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 28.9 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 28.9 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 3.9 | 29 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 3.87 | 28.9 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 3.88 | 29 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 3.89 | 29 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 3.89 | 29 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 3.9 | 29 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 3.89 | 29 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 3.91 | 29.1 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 3.92 | 29.1 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 3.9 | 29 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 3.93 | 29.1 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 3.93 | 29.1 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 3.92 | 29.1 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 3.92 | 29.1 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 3.92 | 29.1 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 3.92 | 29.1 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 3.94 | 29.2 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 3.94 | 29.2 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 3.93 | 29.1 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 3.94 | 29.2 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 3.95 | 29.2 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.96 | 29.2 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 3.95 | 29.2 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 3.95 | 29.2 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 3.96 | 29.2 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 3.95 | 29.2 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 3.96 | 29.2 |
30' -
Levees along the river may be overtopped resulting in widespread flooding of rural areas and roads within the floodplain.
25' -
Rural areas unprotected by levees flood.
24.5' -
The Missouri-Pacific Railroad tracks are overtopped.
17' -
Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2019 | 29.73 |
| May 9, 2007 | 28.86 |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 28.12 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | 27.6 |
| May 19, 1995 | 27.4 |
| Jul 15, 1951 | 26.8 |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 26.7 |
| May 25, 1995 | 26.56 |
| May 31, 2016 | 26.53 |
| Jun 6, 2015 | 26.12 |
| Jun 30, 1999 | 26.07 |
| Oct 13, 1973 | 25.9 |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 25.25 |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 25.13 |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 25 |
| Oct 6, 1998 | 24.9 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 24.6 |
| Apr 24, 1952 | 24.6 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 24.32 |
| Jun 12, 1984 | 24.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
