East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, IA
Is East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, IA flooding right now?
No — East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, IA is at 8.38 ft, 11.6 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
8.38 ft
Streamflow
354 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.35 ft on Thu, Apr 1, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.35 ft | 1993-04-01 |
| 23.13 ft | 1965-04-09 |
| 21.71 ft | 1979-08-25 |
| 21.65 ft | 2024-06-24 |
| 21.16 ft | 1991-05-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA | 1.4 mi | Humboldt County |
| Boone River near Goldfield, IA | 12.5 mi | Wright County |
| Lizard Creek near Fort Dodge, IA | 13.8 mi | Webster County |
| Pilot Creek at County Hwy P15 near Rolfe, IA | 14.8 mi | Pocahontas County |
| Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA | 14.9 mi | Webster County |
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