River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLAN1
In brief
The Missouri River at Blair, NE read 13.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.37 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BLAN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.50 ft | 1952-04-17 |
| 2 | 32.73 ft | 2011-06-29 |
| 3 | 32.20 ft | 2024-06-27 |
| 4 | 31.12 ft | 2019-03-18 |
| 5 | 29.61 ft | 2019-06-03 |
| 6 | 29.19 ft | 2019-09-22 |
| 7 | 27.67 ft | 2018-09-25 |
| 8 | 27.53 ft | 1969-12-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding begins to occur at Wilson Island State Park.
Lowland flooding is occurring. This flooding affects several campgrounds near the river and includes County Roads 34, 47 and 51 east of Fort Calhoun.
Water begins to impact the Interstate 680 ramp near Crescent.
Floodwaters are impacting Interstate 29 between exit 61 near Crescent and exit 71 near Loveland. In addition water may begin to enter the Desoto NWR.
Industrial companies along the river near Blair begin to be significantly impacted.
Water reaches levels not seen since the flood of 1952. Major flooding will be occurring from Blair to Fort Calhoun.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Missouri River at Blair is at 13.13 ft, 10.37 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23.5 ft, minor flooding 26.5 ft, moderate flooding 28.5 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
The highest crest on record is 33.5 ft, on 1952-04-17.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLAN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06609100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.