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Missouri River at Omaha
Critical Stages
21' - Action
27' - Flood
32' - Moderate
40' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 9.28 ft
Flow: 17.6 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/6 | 9.2 | 17.3 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 9.2 | 17.3 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 9.2 | 17.3 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 9.4 | 17.9 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 9.4 | 17.9 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 9.2 | 17.3 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 9.1 | 17.1 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 9 | 16.8 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 9 | 16.8 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 9.28 | 17.6 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 9.28 | 17.6 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 9.29 | 17.6 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 9.3 | 17.6 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 9.32 | 17.7 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 9.31 | 17.6 |
40' -
At this level the water nears the top of the federal levee.
36' -
Water reaches the bottom of flood wall just north of Interstate 480. Low lying roads are also affected just east of Riverfront Drive north of the pedestrian bridge.
32.5' -
Floodwaters are reaching areas near Council Bluffs, specifically near Interstate 29, mile marker 56.
30.5' -
Floodwaters are impacting Interstate 29/680 near Crescent and northward to exit 71 near Loveland.
29' -
At this level water nears the base of the Council Bluffs levee. Significant lowland flooding occurs in NP Dodge Park, Freedom Park, Tom Hanafan Park, Fontenelle Forest and Haworth Park.
28' -
At this level most of the flood gates for the city of Council Bluffs are closed.
27' -
Freedom Park, Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park and Fontenelle Forest begin to flood.
25' -
Haworth Park located in Bellevue begins to flood.
21' -
At this level the City of Council Bluffs begins closing flood gates.
19' -
At this level, the City of Council Bluffs begins to close drainage gates that discharge into the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1952 | 40.2 |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 36.29 |
| Mar 17, 2019 | 34.4 |
| Apr 25, 1881 | 34.22 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 32.77 |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 31.96 |
| Sep 22, 2019 | 30.58 |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 30.26 |
| Jun 23, 1996 | 29.5 |
| Jun 27, 1984 | 29.02 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 28.92 |
| Jul 1, 2010 | 28.74 |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 27.94 |
| Apr 4, 1960 | 26.96 |
| Jun 17, 1990 | 26.89 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | 26.82 |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 26.71 |
| May 6, 2007 | 26.52 |
| Mar 29, 1962 | 26.48 |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 26.48 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
