River stage
Maskell, Missouri River
- River level
- 21.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 21.79 ft
- Recent low
- 21.06 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MKLN1
- 30-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Average
- 21.35 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.86 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Maskell, NE read 21.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.80 ft below action stage. That is 0.38 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MKLN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.86 ft | 2011-06-29 |
| 2 | 28.17 ft | 1997-04-14 |
| 3 | 27.25 ft | 1996-07-17 |
| 4 | 27.15 ft | 2019-05-31 |
| 5 | 26.95 ft | 1997-10-06 |
| 6 | 26.90 ft | 1989-02-07 |
| 7 | 26.48 ft | 1993-01-12 |
| 8 | 26.14 ft | 1994-02-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Both banks overflow.
- 31.50 ft
The road near Mounts Landing in Clay County is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Maskell?
No. The Missouri River at Maskell is at 21.2 ft, 6.8 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Maskell?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28 ft, minor flooding 30 ft, moderate flooding 32 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Maskell?
The highest crest on record is 31.86 ft, on 2011-06-29.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Maskell?
At 21.2 ft it is higher than 24% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MKLN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06478526). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.