Is the Chariton River flooding?
The Chariton River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Iowa. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Chariton River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Iowa river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Chariton River near Moulton, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 45.00 ft in June 1947. Peak records there go back to 1947 (47 annual peaks). It is currently at 18.55 ft, 26.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton River near Chariton, IA | No flooding | 4.16 ft | 19.5 ft | |
| Chariton River near Moulton, IA | No flooding | 18.55 ft | 36 ft | |
| Chariton River near Rathbun, IA | No flood stage defined | 2.27 ft | — |