River stage
Decatur, Missouri River
- River level
- 19.30 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 20.95 ft
- Recent low
- 18.99 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DCTN1
- 30-day change
- -0.97 ft
- Average
- 19.75 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 44.41 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Decatur, NE read 19.30 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.70 ft below action stage. That is 0.97 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DCTN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.41 ft | 1952-04-16 |
| 2 | 40.24 ft | 2011-07-21 |
| 3 | 37.55 ft | 2024-06-26 |
| 4 | 36.51 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 5 | 36.42 ft | 2019-09-20 |
| 6 | 35.72 ft | 2019-06-03 |
| 7 | 34.60 ft | 1984-06-26 |
| 8 | 32.31 ft | 1996-07-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
Local marinas, boat docks and low lying areas begin to flood.
- 38.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the reach would be encountered. Areas impacted will include Marina Drive as well as numerous homes along the river.
- 44.00 ft
Widespread major flooding would be prevalent along the entire reach from just upstream of Decatur downstream to the mouth of the Little Sioux River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Decatur?
No. The Missouri River at Decatur is at 19.3 ft, 13.7 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Decatur?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 33 ft, minor flooding 35 ft, moderate flooding 38 ft and major flooding 41 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Decatur?
The highest crest on record is 44.41 ft, on 1952-04-16.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Decatur?
At 19.3 ft it is higher than 20% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DCTN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06601200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.