South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA
Is South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA flooding right now?
South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA measured 11.64 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.9 ft below its 24.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.64 ft
Streamflow
1,820 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24.5 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.4 ft on Mon, Aug 16, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24.5 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28.5 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.4 ft | 2010-08-16 |
| 25.8 ft | 1944-05-01 |
| 24.78 ft | 1993-07-15 |
| 24.61 ft | 2008-06-12 |
| 23.34 ft | 2014-07-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek near Lacey, IA | 4.5 mi | Mahaska County |
| Des Moines River near Tracy, IA | 11.7 mi | Mahaska County |
| Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA | 13.8 mi | Wapello County |
| Cedar Creek near Bussey, IA | 16.1 mi | Marion County |
| Des Moines River near Pella, IA | 16.5 mi | Marion 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.