Floyd River at Alton, IA
Is Floyd River at Alton, IA flooding right now?
No — Floyd River at Alton, IA is at 5.52 ft, 6.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 34 min ago.
Gauge height
5.52 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.81 ft on Sat, Jun 22, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 16.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.81 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 21.96 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 20.87 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 20.5 ft | 2018-06-21 |
| 19.19 ft | 2013-05-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Floyd River near Struble, IA | 9.8 mi | Sioux County |
| Little Floyd River near Sanborn, IA | 19.7 mi | O'Brien County |
| Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA | 20.2 mi | Sioux County |
| Rock River near Rock Valley, IA | 21.9 mi | Sioux County |
| Perry Creek near Millnerville, IA | 27.3 mi | Plymouth County |
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