South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA
Is South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA flooding right now?
South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA measured 3.13 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 21.9 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.13 ft
Streamflow
12 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 21.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 27.9 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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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.