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Missouri Basin River Forecast Center

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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: Due to levee breaches and damage along the Missouri River, flood categories may not be representative until all levees have been repaired.

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 Plattsmouth are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	35
Moderate Flood Stage:	32
Flood Stage:	26
Action Stage:	25
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 40.62 ft on 03/16/2019
(2) 36.73 ft on 06/30/2011
(3) 35.65 ft on 07/25/1993
(4) 34.66 ft on 06/14/1984
(5) 33.08 ft on 06/14/2010
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 40.62 ft on 03/16/2019
(2) 30.70 ft on 06/29/2018 (P)
(3) 27.31 ft on 05/20/2017
(4) 27.10 ft on 05/12/2016
(5) 25.38 ft on 12/15/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov.

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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
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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35	Wells for the City of Plattsmouth begin to be impacted by floodwaters.
33	Portions of Highway 34 and several county roads between the river and Interstate 29 will be closed due to flooding. In addition, homes along the Nebraska side begin to be impacted.
32	The water treatment plant for Plattsmouth begins to flood.
29	At this level, water is flowing through breached leeves causing significant flooding to areas that were previously protected.
28.5	A campground off of River Road, about 1.5 miles downstream of the gauge, begins to flood.
28	The Water Treatment Plant road floods.
27	Minor flooding is occurring in the parking lots near the gauge site and boat ramp. In addition, a private camping area just upstream of the gauge site begins to flood.
26	Fields west of Dock Road flood.
Photos (1) Gage house (2) Taken 6/14/1984 - stage was 34.6 feet. (3) Aerial view of 2011 Flooding

About This Location

Latitude: 41.000000° N, Longitude: 95.868000° W, Horizontal Datum: Other

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	26 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	929.489	955.489	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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