Des Moines River near Swan, IA

Marion County, Iowa · USGS gauge 05487520 · NWS SWNI4 · Des Moines River flood status · Iowa river levels

Is Des Moines River near Swan, IA flooding right now?

Des Moines River near Swan, IA is at 48.35 ft as of 80 min ago. No NWS flood stage is published for this gauge.

Gauge height
48.35 ft
as of 80 min ago
Streamflow
12,400 cfs
data refreshed 4 min ago

The highest crest on record was 79.26 ft on Mon, Jul 5, 2010.

Highest crests on record

StageDate
79.26 ft2010-07-05
76.39 ft2011-06-28
75.72 ft2019-05-31
70.57 ft2015-07-01
67.76 ft2015-06-27

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 44.62–48.36 ft

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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.

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