Missouri River at Decatur, NE
Is Missouri River at Decatur, NE flooding right now?
Missouri River at Decatur, NE measured 20.47 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.5 ft below its 35 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
20.47 ft
Streamflow
29,900 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 35 ft, with major flooding at 41 ft. The highest crest on record was 44.41 ft on Wed, Apr 16, 1952.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 33 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 35 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 20.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44.41 ft | 1952-04-16 |
| 40.24 ft | 2011-07-21 |
| 37.55 ft | 2024-06-26 |
| 36.51 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 36.42 ft | 2019-09-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Creek near Macy, Nebr. | 8.0 mi | Thurston County |
| South Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 near Macy, Nebr. | 8.3 mi | Thurston County |
| North Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 at Macy, Nebr. | 8.8 mi | Thurston County |
| Logan Creek near Bancroft, Nebr. | 12.7 mi | Burt County |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch near Turin, IA | 13.2 mi | Monona County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.