North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IA
Is North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IA flooding right now?
North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IA measured 5.92 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 13.1 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.92 ft
Streamflow
685 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.3 ft on Mon, Jun 23, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 17.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.3 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 19.74 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 19.52 ft | 1954-06-22 |
| 19.43 ft | 1960-03-31 |
| 19.2 ft | 1993-07-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Hardin Creek near Churdan, IA | 8.3 mi | Greene County |
| Middle Raccoon River near Bayard, IA | 15.6 mi | Guthrie County |
| Middle Raccoon River at Panora, IA | 20.7 mi | Guthrie County |
| North Raccoon River near Lanesboro, IA | 21.8 mi | Carroll County |
| Bluff Creek at Pilot Mound, IA | 22.1 mi | Boone County |
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