Corps warns of minor to moderate flooding in Missouri River

Published Sept. 6, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, urges caution due to recent an­d probable future heavy rains and resulting high waters on area rivers and streams. 

Minor to moderate flooding continues in and along the Missouri River from Rulo, Neb. to Glasgow, Mo. Reaches of the Missouri River will remain above flood stage through the coming weekend. The storm system that produced the rainfall is expected to move east beginning tomorrow. 

Levee Owners/Operators should remain vigilant until weather and river conditions improve. The public should heed National Weather Service flood watches and warnings. 

NWS – Missouri River Forecast Center lists their forecasts, watches and warnings at: https://www.weather.gov/mbrfc/ 

The Kansas City District continues to monitor conditions and is reaching out to stakeholders to assess needs in the area. The Kansas City District Emergency Operation Center remains at Level IV - normal operations. 

The Kansas City District is a team of dedicated professionals with a strong heritage and proven results who, in collaboration with our partners, proudly serve in the Heartland providing leadership, technical excellence, and innovative solutions to the nation's most complex problems.


Contact
Kansas City District Public Affairs
816-389-3486
CENWK-PA@usace.army.mil
Kansas City, Mo.

Release no. 18-055