Nodaway River at Clarinda, IA
Is Nodaway River at Clarinda, IA flooding right now?
Nodaway River at Clarinda, IA measured 12.24 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.24 ft
Streamflow
1,860 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.7 ft on Fri, May 24, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 16.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.7 ft | 2019-05-24 |
| 26.61 ft | 2008-06-05 |
| 26.47 ft | 2019-03-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda, IA | 2.1 mi | Page County |
| Snake Creek near Yorktown, IA | 6.0 mi | Page County |
| East Fork 102 River at Bedford, IA | 16.6 mi | Taylor County |
| Tarkio River at Stanton, IA | 17.2 mi | Montgomery County |
| Nodaway River near Burlington Junction, MO | 21.0 mi | Nodaway 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.