Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA
Is Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA measured 3.81 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.81 ft
Streamflow
437 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.82 ft on Thu, Jun 27, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.82 ft | 2024-06-27 |
| 15.4 ft | 1969-04-14 |
| 15.22 ft | 1993-07-13 |
| 14.95 ft | 2019-03-20 |
| 13.9 ft | 1965-04-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, IA | 1.4 mi | Humboldt County |
| Lizard Creek near Fort Dodge, IA | 13.3 mi | Webster County |
| Pilot Creek at County Hwy P15 near Rolfe, IA | 13.7 mi | Pocahontas County |
| Boone River near Goldfield, IA | 13.9 mi | Wright County |
| Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA | 14.6 mi | Webster 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.