Missouri River Runoff at Crisis Point | Pierre News

The Missouri River is in trouble—July runoff hit just 61% of average, fueled by drought and low snowpack, with stark regional differences: northern reservoirs like Fort Peck are worse off, while southern ones like Gavins Point saw above-average flow. Lower water levels threaten navigation, power, and recreation, and the 2026 forecast predicts a 60% below-average year—potentially the 11th lowest in 120 years. The Corps is watching closely as dry trends could reshape the river’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6377276376f3cb8