Col. John Hudson, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District provides a Public Service Announcement regarding the Missouri River Basin. (Recorded by Zane Ecklund and Dr. Michael Izard-Carroll, USACE Omaha District Public Affairs). Duration: 00:58
OMAHA, NE – Gavins Point releases were decreased from 38,000 cubic feet per second to 35,000 cfs this week as tributaries downstream of Gavins Point began to rise due to the melting of the plains snowpack in South Dakota.
The potential for above average runoff in the upper basin, coupled with continued high river stages on many of the uncontrolled tributaries downstream of the reservoir system, increases the potential for flooding, particularly in the lower river.
“Because additional adjustments to Gavins Point releases may be necessary, I encourage all interested parties to check the Missouri River Basin Water Management and the National Weather Service websites daily for the most up-to-date information on system conditions...
OMAHA, Neb. - The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District broke ground on levee improvements for the R-613 and R-616 levee systems at Haworth Park, in Belleville, Oct. 15.
Record rains in the Upper Missouri Basin during the first two weeks of September, has prompted changes to releases from the Missouri River Mainstem dams.
An ad-hoc conference call was held Monday, Sept. 16, to provide an update to basin stakeholders. About 100 callers representing elected officials, emergency managers, levee sponsors and the media participated in the call.
