Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA
Is Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA measured 4.65 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.65 ft
Streamflow
227 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.51 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.51 ft | 2018-07-01 |
| 16.87 ft | 2026-07-03 |
| 16.14 ft | 2010-08-11 |
| 15.38 ft | 2008-07-28 |
| 15.14 ft | 2008-06-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | 3.8 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 3.9 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 5.5 mi | Polk County |
| Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 | 7.3 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River near Saylorville, IA | 7.8 mi | Polk 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.