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R562 Levee Restoration Information

Relative to what gauge location: Missouri River at Nebraska City and Missouri River at Brownville
Background: Levee was overtopped/breached on or before 19 Mar 2019
Current actions: District Team waiting for waters to recede to assess damage, preparing contract, interim measures
Anticipated construction start: TBD

Cost: TBD

Contractor: TBD
Risk to normal Spring Runoff operations? Yes

Risk to elevated Spring Runoff operations? Yes

UPDATED: 4/4/19

R562 Levee Imagery

Aerial view of levee R562 breach Mar. 16, 2019

Photo documents an aerial view of levee R562 breach near Nemaha County, Nebraska Mar. 16, 2019.

Peru, NE, 2019 Runoff Event photo 3

Crews complete the access road to a bluff along levee R562 just outside of Peru, Neb.

Peru, NE 2019 Runoff Event photo 4

Burrow area along levee R562 outside of Peru, Neb., is cleared and grubbed.

Peru, NE access road

Crews pump water to keep an access road in Peru, Nebraska, from overtopping.

NOAA River Level Observations & Forecasts

Regulatory Announcements

NOAA Water Gauge Levels

Restoration Activities Timeline

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Video Gallery

Video by Delanie Stafford

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Omaha District towboats set to power up with new engines for 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District

Dec. 18, 2025 | 1:43

Broadcast news story about two Missouri River towboats operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District that are undergoing major engine overhauls to ensure reliable navigation and river maintenance operations ahead of the 2026 season.