Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA
Is Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA measured 14.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.53 ft
Streamflow
7,940 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.55 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.55 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 34.29 ft | 1993-07-11 |
| 32.06 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 31.96 ft | 1947-06-26 |
| 31.24 ft | 1954-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 1.9 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | 2.4 mi | Polk County |
| Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA | 3.9 mi | Polk County |
| Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA | 5.1 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA | 5.2 mi | Polk 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.