Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA
Is Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA measured 4.21 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.21 ft
Streamflow
647 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.28 ft on Mon, Jun 23, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.28 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 19.94 ft | 1954-06-21 |
| 18.45 ft | 1965-04-08 |
| 17.12 ft | 2024-06-27 |
| 16.83 ft | 2010-06-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lizard Creek near Fort Dodge, IA | 3.1 mi | Webster County |
| Prairie Creek at Otho, IA (S3) | 7.4 mi | Webster County |
| Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA | 14.6 mi | Humboldt County |
| East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, IA | 14.9 mi | Humboldt County |
| Boone River near Goldfield, IA | 19.8 mi | Wright 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.