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Another Low Runoff Year

Another Low Runoff Year

Gavins Point Dam Photo: WNAX


The Corps of Engineers is predicting low runoff into the Missouri River system this year.

Ryan Larson, with the Corps in Omaha, says their forecast hasn’t changed much….

Larson says they don’t see much change this year….

Larson says mountain snowpack is also running well below normal….

The Corps predicts enough water will be available for most users, but they may have to shorten the barge traffic season by a week or more.

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