Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA
Is Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA measured 14.18 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.18 ft
Streamflow
13,100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.66 ft on Tue, Jul 13, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.66 ft | 1993-07-13 |
| 30.49 ft | 2008-06-16 |
| 28.18 ft | 2010-08-12 |
| 28.02 ft | 1973-04-21 |
| 27.88 ft | 2019-05-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills, IA | 20.2 mi | Henry County |
| Fox River at Bloomfield, IA | 24.2 mi | Davis County |
| Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO | 27.5 mi | Clark County |
| Skunk River at Merrimac, IA | 27.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Big Creek North of Mount Pleasant, IA | 28.7 mi | Henry 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.