Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA
Is Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
No — Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA is at 14.95 ft, 8.1 ft below its 23 ft flood stage, as of 82 min ago.
Gauge height
14.95 ft
Streamflow
4,630 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.57 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 15.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.57 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 30.16 ft | 1954-06-24 |
| 27.4 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 26.5 ft | 1947-06-26 |
| 26.08 ft | 2010-07-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 2.4 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 2.4 mi | Polk County |
| Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA | 3.8 mi | Polk County |
| Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA | 4.6 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River near Saylorville, IA | 5.3 mi | Polk County |
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