River stage
Ponca, Missouri River
- River level
- 9.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 18.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 29.15 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRPN1
- Record crest
- 29.15 ft
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 22.00 ft
- Major flood
- 24.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2011-07-20
In brief
The Missouri River at Ponca, NE read 9.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.26 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MRPN1
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.15 ft | 2011-07-20 |
| 2 | 21.30 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 3 | 20.93 ft | 2024-06-26 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13.87 ft | 2025-02-23 |
| 5 | 13.77 ft | 2023-03-19 |
| 6 | 12.58 ft | 2020-04-03 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Ponca?
No. The Missouri River at Ponca is at 9.74 ft, 8.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ponca?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Ponca?
The highest crest on record is 29.15 ft, on 2011-07-20.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRPN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06479097). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.