Missouri River reservoir releases forecast to unprecedented levels…

 

As of June 7, 2011

   

In the past few weeks, the upper Missouri basin has received nearly a year`s worth of rainfall. In addition, snow pack runoff entering the upper portion of the river system is 140 percent of normal. These conditions have resulted in Missouri basin reservoirs across eastern Montana and the Dakotas nearing their maximum levels. Planned water release rates are expected to be 150,000 cfs by mid-June. The previous high release at Gavin’s Point dam was 70,000 cfs in 1997.  These extremely high flows, combined with normal rainfall, may result in near-record flooding along portions of the Missouri River.        

 

 

Precipitation over Missouri River basin (Last 30 days May 8 – June 7, 2011)

For latest 30-day precipitation graphics, click here

 

US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District

http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/html/op-e/flood.html

The direct link to the table with the range of Missouri river levels for specific locations is:
http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/html/op-e/flood2011/Below%20Gavins%20-%20Stages%20at%20150kcfs%20GAPT%20Release%20-%20FINAL.pdf

The link below connects to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers RSS feed. http://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/520028/PRAssetNWORiverwatch.xml

The Omaha District covers areas north of Rulo, Neb. For areas south of Rulo in Kansas and Missouri, visit the Kansas City District's site.

Inundation Maps

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Social Media – USACE Omaha:

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Social Media - USACE Kansas City:

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Missouri Basin River Forecast Center (River forecasts within 48 hours)

For latest http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mbrfc/

     

Real Time River Data

NOAA National Weather Service AHPS page    

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