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Above Normal Run-off Expected into the Missouri River System

Above Normal Run-off Expected into the Missouri River System

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The Corps of Engineers is expecting above normal run off into the Missouri River system, but doesn’t anticipate any flooding at this point.
During their monthly update, Nicole Shorney, a hydraulic engineer, says snow pack is very low in the upper basin….

Shorney says run off so far this year has been above normal….

Shorney says they expect slightly above normal run off into late spring….

Corps officials also said all of the water in the flood storage of the reservoirs has been sent down stream. Releases from Gavins Point Dam will increase later this month to support downstream navigation.

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