Des Moines River at Jackson, MN
Is Des Moines River at Jackson, MN flooding right now?
Des Moines River at Jackson, MN measured 6.99 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.99 ft
Streamflow
35 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.04 ft on Wed, Jun 26, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 7.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.04 ft | 2024-06-26 |
| 14.08 ft | 2019-03-24 |
| 13.92 ft | 2018-07-08 |
| 10.77 ft | 2023-04-18 |
| 10.64 ft | 2020-04-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River at Estherville, IA | 16.8 mi | Emmet County |
| Des Moines River above Windom, MN | 20.6 mi | Cottonwood County |
| Little Sioux River at 300th St near Spencer, IA | 30.9 mi | Clay County |
| Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA | 35.8 mi | Clay County |
| Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA | 36.8 mi | Palo Alto 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.