Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA
Is Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA measured 7.29 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.29 ft
Streamflow
6,670 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.8 ft on Sun, Jul 11, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 0.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 17.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.8 ft | 1993-07-11 |
| 24.66 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 21.54 ft | 2015-06-26 |
| 20.51 ft | 1947-06-13 |
| 20.45 ft | 1998-06-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 1.9 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | 2.4 mi | Polk County |
| Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA | 3.2 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA | 3.4 mi | Polk County |
| Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA | 5.5 mi | Polk County |
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