Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA
Is Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA flooding right now?
Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA measured 5.33 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.33 ft
Streamflow
444 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.08 ft on Sat, Jun 30, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.08 ft | 2018-06-30 |
| 18.69 ft | 2015-06-25 |
| 18.59 ft | 2010-08-09 |
| 18.32 ft | 1986-05-10 |
| 18 ft | 1990-06-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA | 1.8 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 3.2 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | 4.6 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | 5.1 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA | 5.8 mi | Polk 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.