West Nishnabotna River at Hancock, IA
Is West Nishnabotna River at Hancock, IA flooding right now?
West Nishnabotna River at Hancock, IA measured 2.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.3 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.68 ft
Streamflow
259 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.52 ft on Sat, Jul 10, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.52 ft | 1993-07-10 |
| 22.36 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 22.12 ft | 1972-09-13 |
| 20.53 ft | 2007-05-06 |
| 20.44 ft | 1965-03-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA | 15.6 mi | Cass County |
| Tarkio River near Elliott, IA | 24.3 mi | Montgomery County |
| Little Pony Creek at Council Bluffs, IA | 25.7 mi | Pottawattamie County |
| East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA | 25.8 mi | Montgomery County |
| Keg Creek at Epperson Avenue near Glenwood, IA | 26.8 mi | Mills 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.