Middle River near Indianola, IA
Is Middle River near Indianola, IA flooding right now?
Middle River near Indianola, IA measured 8.33 ft on 2026-10-27 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.7 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.33 ft
Streamflow
316 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.55 ft on Fri, Jun 6, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 19.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.55 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 25.33 ft | 1974-06-09 |
| 25.19 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 24.9 ft | 2015-07-29 |
| 24.6 ft | 2014-09-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North River near Norwalk, IA | 4.2 mi | Warren County |
| South River near Ackworth, IA | 7.9 mi | Warren County |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 10.7 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 11.2 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA | 11.2 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.