Status Update

A summary of conditions in our area, just to get everyone up to speed and on the same page...

• Monday morning, June 13, 2011, a breach occurred in the Missouri River levee north of Big Lake. 
• The secondary levee that was constructed by area farmers and businessmen in the last several weeks has prevented flood waters from reaching inland, including thousands of acres of farm ground, the residents of Big Lake, and across Highway 159.
• In the last few days, this secondary levee has been reinforced by area farmer and businessmen. It is anticipated that this work will be completed today.
• As of Tuesday, June 14, Gavins Point Dam is now releasing 150,000 cubic feet of water per second through its spillways into the Missouri River. The Army Corps of Engineers says that rate will not increase, but is expected to continue through late August.
• Current river stage at Rulo is 23.9 feet, with a projected 25.6 feet early next week. (Check current river stage at Rulo here.)