High water from the Missouri River washes away marina revenues
For the second time this summer, the Missouri River has crested above flood stage in Omaha, Neb., leaving area marinas in limbo for the rest of the boating season, according to a July 26 KETV 7 report.
Heavy rains in northern Iowa and South Dakota, along with the release of water from a reservoir upstream is causing the overflow. As a result, about 300 boats are stuck in their slips at N.P. Dodge Park, and the public boat ramp is underwater.
The public marina in nearby Bellevue, Neb., has been closed most of the summer because of the flooding.
Date: August 16, 2010
Categories: Industry News