Missouri River Runoff Now 92% Of Average For 2024

Missouri River Runoff Now 92% Of Average For 2024

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The U-S Army Corps of Engineers says runoff into the Missouri River will likely remain below average for the rest of the year. Ryan Larsen with the Corps says drought conditions and a lack of rain lowering actual runoff compared to estimates…

Mike Swenson with the Corps says the main stem reservoir system is still below the base of the flood control zone…

John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division says they are already preparing for next year by adjusting releases for winter…

Thursday’s briefing was the last regular monthly briefing of the year. The Corps will hold a fall public meeting on Missouri River runoff on October 29th in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area.