Skunk River at Augusta, IA
Is Skunk River at Augusta, IA flooding right now?
Skunk River at Augusta, IA measured 5.79 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.79 ft
Streamflow
4,790 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.05 ft on Mon, Apr 23, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.05 ft | 1973-04-23 |
| 25 ft | 1960-04-03 |
| 24.9 ft | 1965-09-24 |
| 24.44 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 24.05 ft | 2019-05-30 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek North of Mount Pleasant, IA | 22.6 mi | Henry County |
| Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills, IA | 23.9 mi | Henry County |
| Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO | 25.2 mi | Clark County |
| Iowa River at Oakville, IA | 26.6 mi | Louisa County |
| Henderson Creek near Oquawka, IL | 27.9 mi | Henderson 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.