River stage
Rulo, Missouri River
- River level
- 8.49 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.96 ft
- Recent high
- 18.42 ft
- Recent low
- 6.59 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RULN1
- 30-day change
- +0.88 ft
- Average
- 8.43 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.13 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Rulo, NE read 8.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.51 ft below action stage. That is 0.88 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RULN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.13 ft | 2019-03-20 |
| 2 | 27.26 ft | 2011-06-27 |
| 3 | 26.63 ft | 2010-06-23 |
| 4 | 25.60 ft | 1952-04-22 |
| 5 | 25.37 ft | 1993-07-24 |
| 6 | 25.09 ft | 2007-05-07 |
| 7 | 24.98 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 8 | 24.86 ft | 2019-05-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Agricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
The Rulo boat ramp begins to flood.
- 21.00 ft
Several riverfront cabins along the Nebraska side begin to flood.
- 26.00 ft
At this level the levee protecting Big Lake may be overtopped. In addition, Highway 159 in Missouri may begin to flood.
- 27.26 ft
Significant flooding will encompass a very large area similar to what was experienced in 2011.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread flooding ensues as federal levees begin to be overtopped.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Rulo?
No. The Missouri River at Rulo is at 8.49 ft, 7.51 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rulo?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Rulo?
The highest crest on record is 28.13 ft, on 2019-03-20.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Rulo?
At 8.49 ft it is higher than 59% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RULN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06813500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.