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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Missouri River at Brownville are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	43
Moderate Flood Stage:	38.5
Flood Stage:	34
Action Stage:	33
Low Stage (in feet):	16.5

Historic Crests
(1) 45.73 ft on 03/16/2019
(2) 44.79 ft on 06/23/2011
(3) 44.30 ft on 07/24/1993
(4) 42.89 ft on 06/23/2010
(5) 41.20 ft on 06/15/1984
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 39.45 ft on 06/05/2019
(2) 45.73 ft on 03/16/2019
(3) 39.40 ft on 07/01/2018
(4) 36.78 ft on 05/21/2017
(5) 36.89 ft on 05/13/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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44	Water nears the top of the federal levees on both sides of the river.
43	A portion of the federal levee along the Missouri side will be near overtopping. If overtopped this flooding will impact a significant portion of Interstate 29 and Highway 136.
40	A hiking trail along the river on the Nebraska side is likely flooded.
39.5	The access road to the power plant begins flooding, also portions of 648A Avenue flood near Brownville.
35	The parking lot and boat ramp south of Highway 136 on the Nebraska side are underwater.
33	Agricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.

Low Water Impacts

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16.5	Water intake structures along this stretch of the river begin to be monitored for possible exposure.
8.5	Water intake structures begin to be shutoff at this level.

About This Location

Latitude: 40.398890° N, Longitude: 95.653300° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	34 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	859.947 ft	892.947 ft	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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