Dry outlook persists for Missouri River despite early spring runoff

Despite above average February runoff, the full-year runoff forecast above Sioux City, Iowa is 20.6 MAF, 80% of average. The six mainstem power plants generated 425 million kWh of electricity in February, below the typical February energy generation of 614 million kWh.

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https://www.nwd.usace.army.mil/media/news-releases/article/4422917/dry-outlook-persists-for-missouri-river-despite-early-spring-runoff-navigation/