Flooding in Nebraska, August 1 to 28, 2010

This flooding carried over from June and July after persistent and heavy rains during those months combined with increased releases from Gavin's Point Dam and caused the Missouri River to approach its 29 foot flood stage several times in July and also in early August. The high water flooded some parks in the flood plain including N.P. Dodge park causing its closure. The high water continued into August and eventually prompted the closure of N.P. Dodge Park for the season and causing 20,000 dollars in lost revenue for the city of Omaha.

Heavy rain over much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during most of June caused a prolonged period of flooding along the Missouri River, especially downstream of Omaha through Rulo. The river near Nebraska City climbed above flood stage early in the afternoon on June 11th and remained above flood stage for most of July into August. The flooding was aided by additional rains in July and increased releases from upstream reservoirs. The river at Nebraska City crested around or a little over 25 feet during the afternoon of June 16th and June 21st and started July out a little under 22 feet. The crest during August was almost 21.5 feet on the 5th. Flood stage is 18 feet. Industrial roads near the river were flooded along with some cabins, boat ramps and recreation areas, with most of the flooding damage observed in June and early July.

Heavy rain over much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during most of June caused a prolonged period of flooding along the Missouri River, especially downstream of Omaha through Rulo. The river near Brownville climbed above flood stage during the afternoon on June 11th and remained above flood stage through July and for most of August. The prolonged flooding was aided by additional rain in July and increased releases from upstream reservoirs. The river at Brownville crested at close to 43 feet during the evening of June 23rd, flood stage is 32 feet. During July the river crested a little under 39 feet for the first several days of the month and in August the crest was a little over 38 feet on the 5th. Besides considerable flooding of lowlands along the river, several roads were flooded including one that lead to the Cooper Nuclear power plant. Recreation areas also sustained flood damage, but most of the damage was done in June and July.

Heavy rain over much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during most of June caused a prolonged period of flooding along the Missouri River, especially downstream of Omaha through Rulo. The river at Rulo reached a record crest of around 26.6 feet during the evening of 6/24, flood stage is 17 feet. The river remained above flood stage through July and into August, with the high water aided by additional rains and increased releases from upstream reservoirs. A July crest of just under 23 feet late on the 5th was observed and an August crest of a little under 21 feet was measured on the 6th. Highway 159 near Rulo was closed for a time in June and July and substantial flooding of lowlands along the river occurred including cabins and recreation areas. At least 20 homes along the river were evacuated in June when flooding forced 30 to 40 people to find other shelter. Most of the damage and evacuations occurred in June and July.

This flooding carried over from June and July when heavy rain over much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during those months causing a prolonged period of flooding along the Missouri River, especially downstream of Omaha through Rulo. Although the river at Plattsmouth dropped below flood stage on July 8th, it remained high all of July climbing back above flood stage in the middle of the month and again several times late in the month into August. Parks and a few roads were closed in Sarpy county along the Missouri River due to flood waters. In Plattsmouth, just south of Sarpy county, the Missouri River crested a little over 33 feet in the late afternoon of June 22nd, flood stage is 26 feet. A July crest of around 29.5 feet was observed on the first with a crest of around 29 feet in August was seen on the 4th.

This flooding carried over from June and July when heavy rain over much of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during those months causing a prolonged period of flooding along the Missouri River, especially downstream of Omaha through Rulo. Although the river at Plattsmouth dropped below flood stage on July 8th, it remained high all of July climbing back above flood stage in the middle of the month and again several times late in the month into August. In Plattsmouth, the Missouri River crested a little over 33 feet in the late afternoon of June 22nd, flood stage is 26 feet. A July crest of around 29.5 feet was observed on the first with a crest of around 29 feet in August was seen on the 4th. Some roads on the east end of Plattsmouth were closed due to flood waters which also submerged the land around a waste-water treatment plant which prompted sandbagging. A recreation area in the region was also partially submerged in flood waters. Most of the damage and more significant flooding was observed in June and July.