South River near Ackworth, IA
Is South River near Ackworth, IA flooding right now?
No — South River near Ackworth, IA is at 7.08 ft, 21.9 ft below its 29 ft flood stage, as of 23 min ago.
Gauge height
7.08 ft
Streamflow
410 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.85 ft on Sun, Jul 5, 1981.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 21.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 24.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.85 ft | 1981-07-05 |
| 32 ft | 1982-07-16 |
| 31.87 ft | 2015-06-25 |
| 31.57 ft | 2008-07-29 |
| 31.25 ft | 1990-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River near Indianola, IA | 7.9 mi | Warren County |
| White Breast Creek near Dallas, IA | 12.0 mi | Marion County |
| North River near Norwalk, IA | 12.0 mi | Warren County |
| Des Moines River near Swan, IA | 15.0 mi | Marion County |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 17.7 mi | Polk County |
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