The river is expected to hit major flood stage on Monday or Tuesday. The warning is currently set to expire at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Water Prediction Service.

Despite its flood troubles, Plattsmouth has seen a boost in sales tax revenues which Portis attributed to people coming to Plattsmouth to cross the Missouri River over the U.S. 34 toll bridge.

Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District issued a notice Thursday morning that the Elkhorn River Access Parks were closed “until further notice,” citing “impending high water.” ...

River gauges, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with data from NOAA may not accurately show the full extent of the rising water levels until well after heavy rain begins.

SIOUX CITY -- Missouri River flood waters continue to rise and aren't expected to go down for many weeks. Before the water begins to recede, there will be second-guessing and serious questions ...