River stage
Verdel, Missouri River
- River level
- 20.47 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.41 ft
- Recent high
- 21.91 ft
- Recent low
- 20.46 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRVN1
- 30-day change
- -0.87 ft
- Average
- 21.21 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.12 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Verdel, NE read 20.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.03 ft below action stage. That is 0.87 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MRVN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.12 ft | 2011-06-30 |
| 2 | 26.82 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 3 | 25.58 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 4 | 25.02 ft | 1995-08-22 |
| 5 | 24.90 ft | 1997-11-28 |
| 6 | 24.71 ft | 2004-01-27 |
| 7 | 24.70 ft | 1997-08-15 |
| 8 | 24.50 ft | 2003-01-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Some recreational homes between Verdel and Niobrara are impacted by flooding.
- 25.00 ft
Boat docks at Lazy River Acres near Verdel will be flooded and some permanent homes will be surrounded by water.
- 26.00 ft
A home south of Dante along River Bottom Road in Charles Mix County is threatened by high water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Verdel?
No. The Missouri River at Verdel is at 20.47 ft, 3.03 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Verdel?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23.5 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Verdel?
The highest crest on record is 29.12 ft, on 2011-06-30.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Verdel?
At 20.47 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRVN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06453620). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.