East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA
Is East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA flooding right now?
East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA measured 4.58 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.58 ft
Streamflow
766 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.49 ft on Wed, Jul 2, 1958.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.49 ft | 1958-07-02 |
| 25.43 ft | 1965-03-01 |
| 23.16 ft | 1964-06-22 |
| 22.86 ft | 1966-06-12 |
| 22.81 ft | 1972-09-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River at Hancock, IA | 15.6 mi | Pottawattamie County |
| Tarkio River near Elliott, IA | 16.9 mi | Montgomery County |
| West Nodaway River at Massena, IA | 17.9 mi | Cass County |
| East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA | 18.4 mi | Montgomery County |
| East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA | 24.8 mi | Montgomery 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.