Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA
Is Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA measured 29.69 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
29.69 ft
Streamflow
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The highest crest on record was 32.93 ft on Wed, May 3, 2006.
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.93 ft | 2006-05-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi | Polk County |
| Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA | 5.8 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 8.1 mi | Polk County |
| North River near Norwalk, IA | 8.1 mi | Warren County |
| Raccoon River at Van Meter, IA | 8.7 mi | Dallas County |
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.