North Skunk River near Sigourney, IA
Is North Skunk River near Sigourney, IA flooding right now?
No — North Skunk River near Sigourney, IA is at 5.17 ft, 10.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 68 min ago.
Gauge height
5.17 ft
Streamflow
290 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.93 ft on Tue, May 28, 2013.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14.5 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.93 ft | 2013-05-28 |
| 25.33 ft | 1960-03-31 |
| 25.18 ft | 1990-06-20 |
| 24.68 ft | 1993-07-06 |
| 23.85 ft | 1966-06-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River at Deep River, IA | 21.5 mi | Poweshiek County |
| Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA | 22.7 mi | Wapello County |
| South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA | 23.8 mi | Mahaska County |
| Bear Creek at Ottumwa, IA | 23.9 mi | Wapello County |
| Middle Creek near Lacey, IA | 24.6 mi | Mahaska County |
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