Missouri River at Rulo
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 8.10 ftTue, Sep 22, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 28.13 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 21.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftWidespread flooding ensues as federal levees begin to be overtopped.
- 27.26 ftSignificant flooding will encompass a very large area similar to what was experienced in 2011.
- 26.00 ftAt this level the levee protecting Big Lake may be overtopped. In addition, Highway 159 in Missouri may begin to flood.
- 21.00 ftSeveral riverfront cabins along the Nebraska side begin to flood.
- 20.00 ftThe Rulo boat ramp begins to flood.
- 16.00 ftAgricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
92 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 20, 2019 | 28.13 ft |
| 2 | June 27, 2011 | 27.26 ft |
| 3 | June 23, 2010 | 26.63 ft |
| 4 | April 22, 1952 | 25.60 ft |
| 5 | July 24, 1993 | 25.37 ft |
| 6 | May 7, 2007 | 25.09 ft |
| 7 | June 14, 2008 | 24.98 ft |
| 8 | May 29, 2019 | 24.86 ft |
| 9 | June 16, 1984 | 24.40 ft |
| 10 | July 2, 2024 | 24.01 ft |
| 11 | June 25, 1996 | 23.62 ft |
| 12 | May 30, 2013 | 23.48 ft |
| 13 | October 12, 1973 | 23.41 ft |
| 14 | October 10, 2018 | 23.35 ft |
| 15 | October 6, 2019 | 23.18 ft |
| 16 | May 28, 1987 | 22.93 ft |
| 17 | June 18, 1967 | 22.41 ft |
| 18 | May 13, 1995 | 22.41 ft |
| 19 | April 6, 1960 | 22.36 ft |
| 20 | June 16, 1998 | 22.27 ft |
| 21 | March 23, 1978 | 22.01 ft |
| 22 | June 25, 2014 | 21.76 ft |
| 23 | June 29, 1999 | 21.63 ft |
| 24 | April 29, 1950 | 21.60 ft |
| 25 | May 10, 1950 | 21.50 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 28, 2025: 14.95 ft
- July 2, 2024: 24.01 ft
- March 2, 2023: 10.21 ft
- May 26, 2022: 13.63 ft
- June 25, 2021: 16.35 ft
- May 26, 2020: 18.88 ft
- October 6, 2019: 23.18 ft
- May 29, 2019: 24.86 ft
- March 20, 2019: 28.13 ft
- October 10, 2018: 23.35 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.