Des Moines River at Estherville, IA
Is Des Moines River at Estherville, IA flooding right now?
No — Des Moines River at Estherville, IA is at 2.55 ft, 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 21 min ago.
Gauge height
2.55 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.94 ft on Mon, Jun 24, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 14.5 ft | 11.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.94 ft | 2024-06-24 |
| 17.68 ft | 1969-04-12 |
| 15.61 ft | 1965-04-10 |
| 15.53 ft | 1953-06-08 |
| 15.38 ft | 1993-06-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA | 20.1 mi | Palo Alto County |
| Little Sioux River at 300th St near Spencer, IA | 23.5 mi | Clay County |
| Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA | 26.2 mi | Clay County |
| Willow Creek near Cornell, IA | 33.4 mi | Clay County |
| East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, IA | 37.8 mi | Kossuth County |
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