River stage
Brownville, Missouri River
- River level
- 25.12 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.61 ft
- Recent high
- 33.76 ft
- Recent low
- 23.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRON1
- 30-day change
- +0.53 ft
- Average
- 25.08 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 45.73 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Brownville, NE read 25.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.88 ft below action stage. That is 0.53 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRON1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45.73 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 2 | 44.79 ft | 2011-06-23 |
| 3 | 44.30 ft | 1993-07-24 |
| 4 | 42.89 ft | 2010-06-23 |
| 5 | 41.20 ft | 1984-06-15 |
| 6 | 40.70 ft | 1952-04-17 |
| 7 | 40.64 ft | 2024-07-01 |
| 8 | 40.15 ft | 2008-06-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 33.00 ft
Agricultural lowlands along the river begin to flood.
- 35.00 ft
The parking lot and boat ramp south of Highway 136 on the Nebraska side are underwater.
- 39.50 ft
The access road to the power plant begins flooding, also portions of 648A Avenue flood near Brownville.
- 40.00 ft
A hiking trail along the river on the Nebraska side is likely flooded.
- 43.00 ft
A portion of the federal levee along the Missouri side will be near overtopping. If overtopped this flooding will impact a significant portion of Interstate 29 and Highway 136.
- 44.00 ft
Water nears the top of the federal levees on both sides of the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Brownville?
No. The Missouri River at Brownville is at 25.12 ft, 7.88 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Brownville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 33 ft, minor flooding 34 ft, moderate flooding 38.5 ft and major flooding 43 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Brownville?
The highest crest on record is 45.73 ft, on 2019-03-16.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Brownville?
At 25.12 ft it is higher than 58% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRON1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06810070). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.