Mills County Emergency Management and the Mills County Engineer announce additional road closures for Western Mills County.
Lambert Avenue will be closed from 195th St. West to the Plattsmouth Bridge, effective at 6:30 this evening, eliminating access to the Plattsmouth Bridge.
Roads have become inundated with water throughout the area South of Gaston Avenue to the Mills/Fremont County line and West of Interstate 29 to the Missouri River. Road access remains open from 195th St. South of Lambert to Nims Road. Road closures on the East side of I-29 include 195th St. South of Hwy 34 to Pacific Junction and Ingrahm West of 195th. Road closures can be monitored by clicking here.
Water levels have risen substantially over the past 24 hours. The Missouri River is currently at 31.17 feet with predictions of very little decrease until June 6th. Gavin’s Point Dam is increasing output to 75,000 CFS on 6/1/19 and plans to maintain that level for the near future. Areas of the levee that were damaged but not breached in the previous flood are now being stressed by significant river rise. Levee breaches have not been repaired and are allowing free river access.
Glenwood Municipal District Water Treatment Plant has implemented emergency precautions to protect their system against potential flooding. HESCO Barriers have been placed to complete the berm protection around the facility and 2 generators are on site to provide power if needed. Vinton’s Campground has removed all trailers effective today. MidAmerican Energy has shut off power West of I29 between Gaston Ave. and Lambert Ave, S. of Hwy 34 along 195th St. and is working to shut off power S. of Nims Road.
Residents of the City of Pacific Junction and the surrounding area are urged to be vigilant for rising water and be prepared to implement a plan to assure safety should they need to quickly evacuate. Have a plan and be ready to put it into action.
Questions regarding road closures or needs for assistance with evacuation can be directed to 712-527-4871.