Chariton River near Chariton, IA
Is Chariton River near Chariton, IA flooding right now?
Chariton River near Chariton, IA measured 4.14 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.4 ft below its 19.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.14 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19.5 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.32 ft on Tue, Sep 15, 1992.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19.5 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 21.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 24.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.32 ft | 1992-09-15 |
| 23.14 ft | 1981-07-04 |
| 23 ft | 1960-03-01 |
| 22.6 ft | 1993-07-05 |
| 21.65 ft | 1947-06-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA | 11.0 mi | Wayne County |
| White Breast Creek near Dallas, IA | 20.4 mi | Marion County |
| Chariton River near Rathbun, IA | 21.2 mi | Appanoose County |
| Cooper Creek at Centerville, IA | 25.1 mi | Appanoose County |
| Cedar Creek near Bussey, IA | 26.0 mi | Marion 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.