Missouri River at Nebraska City
Critical Stages
17' - Action
18' - Flood
23' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:00 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.51 ft
Flow: 21.9 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM 12/15 | 5.9 | 23.6 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 5.8 | 23.2 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 5.6 | 22.3 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 5.6 | 22.3 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 5.6 | 22.3 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 5.9 | 23.6 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 6.1 | 24.4 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 6.1 | 24.4 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 6.1 | 24.4 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 5.9 | 23.6 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 5.6 | 22.3 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 5.51 | 21.9 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 5.5 | 21.9 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 5.51 | 21.9 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 5.51 | 21.9 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 5.52 | 22 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 5.52 | 22 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 5.53 | 22 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 5.54 | 22.1 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 5.54 | 22.1 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 22.1 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 22.2 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 5.58 | 22.2 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 5.58 | 22.2 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 5.59 | 22.3 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 5.6 | 22.3 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 5.61 | 22.4 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 5.62 | 22.4 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 5.63 | 22.5 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 5.64 | 22.5 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 5.65 | 22.5 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 5.65 | 22.5 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 5.66 | 22.6 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 5.67 | 22.6 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 5.68 | 22.7 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 5.72 | 22.8 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 5.72 | 22.8 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 5.73 | 22.9 |
| 2:45 PM 12/14 | 5.74 | 22.9 |
27' -
Water nears the top of the federal levees.
25.5' -
Highway 2 may begin to flood.
25' -
Though not in danger of flooding yet, flood preparations begin for critical facilities along this portion of the river.
23' -
Areas and infrastructure along, and including, North First Street flood in Nebraska City.
20' -
Though flooding is already ongoing, this is the level when flooding starts becoming more impactful, especially to agricultural areas.
17' -
Agricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2019 | 30.12 |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 28.27 |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 27.19 |
| Apr 18, 1952 | 26.57 |
| Jun 21, 2010 | 25.21 |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 24.78 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24.35 |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 23.42 |
| Jun 24, 1996 | 23.42 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 23.3 |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 23.08 |
| Jun 17, 1967 | 22.95 |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 22.93 |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 22.59 |
| Mar 22, 1978 | 22.43 |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 21.85 |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 21.7 |
| May 7, 2007 | 21.54 |
| Apr 5, 1960 | 21.43 |
| Jun 3, 1995 | 21.35 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
