Missouri River at Omaha, NE
Is Missouri River at Omaha, NE flooding right now?
Missouri River at Omaha, NE measured 13.54 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.5 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.54 ft
Streamflow
28,700 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.2 ft on Fri, Apr 18, 1952.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 26.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.2 ft | 1952-04-18 |
| 36.29 ft | 2011-07-02 |
| 34.4 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 34.22 ft | 1881-04-25 |
| 32.77 ft | 2024-06-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Hwy 92 at Omaha, Nebr. | 3.3 mi | Douglas County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha, Nebr. | 5.1 mi | Douglas County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Grover St at Omaha, Nebr. | 5.1 mi | Douglas County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Dodge St at Omaha, Nebr. | 5.8 mi | Douglas County |
| Missouri River near Council Bluffs, IA | 5.8 mi | Pottawattamie 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.