Des Moines River near Stratford, IA
Is Des Moines River near Stratford, IA flooding right now?
Des Moines River near Stratford, IA measured 5.54 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.5 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.54 ft
Streamflow
727 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.42 ft on Mon, Jun 28, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.42 ft | 2010-06-28 |
| 27.32 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 25.68 ft | 1993-04-02 |
| 24.08 ft | 1984-06-19 |
| 23.31 ft | 1991-06-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bluff Creek at Pilot Mound, IA | 6.0 mi | Boone County |
| Prairie Creek at Otho, IA (S3) | 13.2 mi | Webster County |
| Boone River near Webster City, IA | 15.8 mi | Hamilton County |
| Lyons Creek near Webster City, IA (L3) | 20.4 mi | Hamilton County |
| Keigley Branch near Story City, IA | 20.5 mi | Story 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.