Missouri River near Blair
Critical Stages
23.5' - Action
26.5' - Flood
28.5' - Moderate
33' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.82 ft
Flow: 17.9 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/17 | 8.82 | 17.9 |
| 11:45 AM 12/17 | 8.79 | 17.8 |
| 11:30 AM 12/17 | 8.78 | 17.8 |
| 11:15 AM 12/17 | 8.79 | 17.8 |
| 11:00 AM 12/17 | 8.74 | 17.6 |
| 10:45 AM 12/17 | 8.74 | 17.6 |
| 10:30 AM 12/17 | 8.73 | 17.6 |
| 10:15 AM 12/17 | 8.72 | 17.6 |
| 10:00 AM 12/17 | 8.68 | 17.5 |
| 9:45 AM 12/17 | 8.67 | 17.4 |
| 9:30 AM 12/17 | 8.66 | 17.4 |
| 9:15 AM 12/17 | 8.66 | 17.4 |
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 8.65 | 17.4 |
| 8:45 AM 12/17 | 8.64 | 17.3 |
| 8:30 AM 12/17 | 8.63 | 17.3 |
| 8:15 AM 12/17 | 8.63 | 17.3 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 8.62 | 17.3 |
| 7:45 AM 12/17 | 8.6 | 17.2 |
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 8.6 | 17.2 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 8.6 | 17.2 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 8.59 | 17.2 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 8.58 | 17.2 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 8.58 | 17.2 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 8.57 | 17.1 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 8.54 | 17 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 8.56 | 17.1 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 8.54 | 17 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 8.55 | 17.1 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 8.53 | 17 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 8.52 | 17 |
33.5' -
Water reaches levels not seen since the flood of 1952. Major flooding will be occurring from Blair to Fort Calhoun.
30' -
Industrial companies along the river near Blair begin to be significantly impacted.
29' -
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' -
Water begins to impact the Interstate 680 ramp near Crescent.
26.5' -
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' -
Flooding begins to occur at Wilson Island State Park.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1952 | 33.5 |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 32.73 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 32.2 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 31.12 |
| Jun 3, 2019 | 29.61 |
| Sep 22, 2019 | 29.19 |
| Sep 25, 2018 | 27.67 |
| Dec 17, 1969 | 27.53 |
| Jun 27, 1984 | 27.48 |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 27.43 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 26.93 |
| Jun 22, 1996 | 26.91 |
| Feb 19, 1971 | 26.82 |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 26.62 |
| Apr 16, 1997 | 24.87 |
| Jun 3, 1995 | 23.83 |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 23.2 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | 23 |
| Jun 17, 1990 | 22.56 |
| May 29, 2013 | 22.25 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.