Missouri River at Rulo
Critical Stages
16' - Action
17' - Flood
21' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.83 ft
Flow: 23.8 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 23 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 3.6 | 23 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 3.5 | 22.7 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 3.5 | 22.7 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.6 | 23 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 3.7 | 23.4 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 3.8 | 23.7 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 3.9 | 24 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 3.9 | 24 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 3.8 | 23.7 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 3.8 | 23.7 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 3.8 | 23.7 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 3.7 | 23.4 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 3.7 | 23.4 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 3.6 | 23 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 3.6 | 23 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 3.5 | 22.7 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 3.83 | 23.8 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 3.83 | 23.8 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 23.8 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 3.86 | 23.9 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 3.85 | 23.9 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 3.87 | 23.9 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 3.87 | 23.9 |
| 6:15 PM 12/15 | 3.87 | 23.9 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 3.88 | 24 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 3.88 | 24 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 3.9 | 24 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 3.9 | 24 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 3.9 | 24 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 3.9 | 24 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 3.91 | 24.1 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 3.92 | 24.1 |
30' -
Widespread flooding ensues as federal levees begin to be overtopped.
27.26' -
Significant flooding will encompass a very large area similar to what was experienced in 2011.
26' -
At this level the levee protecting Big Lake may be overtopped. In addition, Highway 159 in Missouri may begin to flood.
21' -
Several riverfront cabins along the Nebraska side begin to flood.
20' -
The Rulo boat ramp begins to flood.
16' -
Agricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2019 | 28.13 |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 27.26 |
| Jun 23, 2010 | 26.63 |
| Apr 22, 1952 | 25.6 |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 25.37 |
| May 7, 2007 | 25.09 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 24.98 |
| May 29, 2019 | 24.86 |
| Jun 16, 1984 | 24.4 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 24.01 |
| Jun 25, 1996 | 23.62 |
| May 30, 2013 | 23.48 |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 23.41 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 23.35 |
| Oct 6, 2019 | 23.18 |
| May 28, 1987 | 22.93 |
| May 13, 1995 | 22.41 |
| Jun 18, 1967 | 22.41 |
| Apr 6, 1960 | 22.36 |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 22.27 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
