Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA
Is Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA measured 0.83 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.2 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.83 ft
Streamflow
178 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.47 ft on Mon, Jun 24, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.47 ft | 2024-06-24 |
| 14.75 ft | 1969-04-12 |
| 13.8 ft | 1993-06-30 |
| 13.44 ft | 2019-03-25 |
| 13.26 ft | 2018-07-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River at Estherville, IA | 20.1 mi | Emmet County |
| East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, IA | 24.2 mi | Kossuth County |
| Willow Creek near Cornell, IA | 25.2 mi | Clay County |
| Pilot Creek at County Hwy P15 near Rolfe, IA | 25.3 mi | Pocahontas County |
| Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA | 25.3 mi | Clay 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.