Boone River near Webster City, IA
Is Boone River near Webster City, IA flooding right now?
Boone River near Webster City, IA measured 1.91 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.91 ft
Streamflow
70 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.1 ft on Mon, Jun 10, 1918.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 17.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.1 ft | 1918-06-10 |
| 18.55 ft | 1954-06-22 |
| 18.17 ft | 2010-06-28 |
| 17.74 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 16 ft | 1932-06-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Creek near Webster City, IA (L3) | 4.7 mi | Hamilton County |
| South Fork Iowa River near Blairsburg, IA | 13.5 mi | Hamilton County |
| Des Moines River near Stratford, IA | 15.8 mi | Webster County |
| Prairie Creek at Otho, IA (S3) | 17.1 mi | Webster County |
| Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA | 20.9 mi | Webster County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.