South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA
Is South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA flooding right now?
No — South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA is at 3.38 ft, 21.6 ft below its 25 ft flood stage, as of 55 min ago.
Gauge height
3.38 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.84 ft on Tue, Sep 15, 1992.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 18.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 21.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 27.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.84 ft | 1992-09-15 |
| 29.95 ft | 1981-07-04 |
| 28.41 ft | 2007-08-24 |
| 27.22 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 25.78 ft | 2008-07-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River near Chariton, IA | 11.0 mi | Lucas County |
| Chariton River near Rathbun, IA | 15.8 mi | Appanoose County |
| Cooper Creek at Centerville, IA | 17.8 mi | Appanoose County |
| Chariton River near Moulton, IA | 23.2 mi | Appanoose County |
| Weldon River near Leon, IA | 24.2 mi | Decatur County |
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