West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA
Is West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA flooding right now?
West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA measured 9.38 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.38 ft
Streamflow
866 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.87 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 17.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.87 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 24.6 ft | 1949-03-05 |
| 24.5 ft | 1987-05-26 |
| 24.16 ft | 2007-05-07 |
| 24 ft | 1947-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River at Riverton, IA | 12.4 mi | Fremont County |
| West Nishnabotna River near Riverton, IA | 12.9 mi | Fremont County |
| Missouri River at Plattsmouth, NE | 17.3 mi | Cass County |
| Keg Creek at Epperson Avenue near Glenwood, IA | 17.3 mi | Mills County |
| Weeping Water Creek at Union, Nebr. | 18.1 mi | Cass 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.