Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA
Is Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA measured 24.79 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.2 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
24.79 ft
Streamflow
5,210 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 41.31 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 15.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41.31 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 40.77 ft | 1993-07-11 |
| 40.37 ft | 2015-06-26 |
| 39.46 ft | 1998-06-16 |
| 38.22 ft | 2004-05-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA | 1.8 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 3.4 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 5.2 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | 5.5 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.