East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA
Is East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA flooding right now?
East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA measured 7.54 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.54 ft
Streamflow
962 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.39 ft on Mon, Jun 15, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 19.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.39 ft | 1998-06-15 |
| 28.23 ft | 1947-06-13 |
| 27.43 ft | 1972-09-13 |
| 27.27 ft | 1958-07-03 |
| 26.3 ft | 1917-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkio River at Stanton, IA | 6.9 mi | Montgomery County |
| East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA | 9.1 mi | Montgomery County |
| Tarkio River near Elliott, IA | 9.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Snake Creek near Yorktown, IA | 19.3 mi | Page County |
| West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA | 20.0 mi | Fremont 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.