Wapsipinicon River at Independence, IA
Is Wapsipinicon River at Independence, IA flooding right now?
No — Wapsipinicon River at Independence, IA is at 5.89 ft, 6.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 64 min ago.
Gauge height
5.89 ft
Streamflow
1,150 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.35 ft on Tue, May 18, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.35 ft | 1999-05-18 |
| 21.11 ft | 1968-07-18 |
| 20.3 ft | 1990-08-26 |
| 19.29 ft | 2016-09-25 |
| 18.86 ft | 2008-06-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wapsipinicon River near Oran, IA | 18.9 mi | Fayette County |
| Cedar River at Vinton, IA | 21.2 mi | Benton County |
| Cedar River at Waterloo, IA | 22.5 mi | Black Hawk County |
| Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA | 22.7 mi | Delaware County |
| Wolf Creek near Dysart, IA | 25.2 mi | Tama County |
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