The Missouri River crested at moderate flood stages downstream of Plattsmouth, with the federal flood levee holding back floodwater. The Atchison County Emergency Management page showed an overtopped agricultural leve near Brownville on Sunday, while Fremont County Emergency Management reminded residents of a continuing flood warning until July 3. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers highlighted differences in this flood compared to previous ones and emphasized the importance of preparation. Nemaha County Emergency Management urged residents to monitor severe thunderstorms, with the Storm Prediction Center indicating an enhanced risk for tornadoes in south central Nebraska. Most of River Country is at a level 2 risk for severe weather, including early morning thunderstorms. The Missouri River crested just shy of moderate flood stage at 31.7 feet, with forecasts predicting it to fall below flood stage on July 3. At Nebraska City, the river crested at 24.3 feet and is expected to drop below moderate flood stage by Tuesday morning. Brownville saw a crest of 41 feet, impacting the Steamboat Trace Trail and boat access roads, while Rulo’s crest of 23.6 feet closed boat ramps and impacted cabins. Despite a tornado warning in southeast Atchison County, no damage was reported.
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Levees Successfully Prevent Flooding as River Reaches Peak on Sunday
