Chariton River near Moulton, IA
Is Chariton River near Moulton, IA flooding right now?
No — Chariton River near Moulton, IA is at 19.16 ft, 16.8 ft below its 36 ft flood stage, as of 53 min ago.
Gauge height
19.16 ft
Streamflow
130 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 45 ft on Sun, Jun 1, 1947.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 33 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 18.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 45 ft | 1947-06-01 |
| 37.94 ft | 2007-08-25 |
| 37.12 ft | 2010-07-21 |
| 36.83 ft | 1982-07-16 |
| 36.56 ft | 2013-04-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Creek at Centerville, IA | 6.0 mi | Appanoose County |
| Chariton River near Rathbun, IA | 10.9 mi | Appanoose County |
| Chariton River at Livonia, MO | 15.1 mi | Schuyler County |
| Fox River at Bloomfield, IA | 19.3 mi | Davis County |
| South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA | 23.2 mi | Wayne 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.