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Above Normal Run Off Expected Again in the Missouri River Basin

Above Normal Run Off Expected Again in the Missouri River Basin

Oahe Dam intake Photo: WNAX


The Corps of Engineers is anticipating another year of above normal runoff in the Missouri River basin.

Kevin Grode with the Corps in Omaha says run off should be less than last year…

Grode says they expect above normal numbers all year…

Grode says soil moisture maps show an extensive area above normal…

Grode says mountain snow melt will start later this month and peak in June.

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