Missouri River at Nebraska City, NE
Is Missouri River at Nebraska City, NE flooding right now?
Missouri River at Nebraska City, NE measured 9.39 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.39 ft
Streamflow
36,100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.12 ft on Sat, Mar 16, 2019.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 17.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.12 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 28.27 ft | 2011-06-28 |
| 27.19 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 26.57 ft | 1952-04-18 |
| 25.21 ft | 2010-06-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Weeping Water Creek at Union, Nebr. | 8.5 mi | Cass County |
| Nishnabotna River above Hamburg, IA | 12.0 mi | Fremont County |
| West Nishnabotna River near Riverton, IA | 12.9 mi | Fremont County |
| East Nishnabotna River at Riverton, IA | 14.9 mi | Fremont County |
| West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA | 19.2 mi | Fremont 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.