Is the East Nishnabotna River flooding?

Iowa · 3 gauges · Iowa river levels

The East Nishnabotna 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 East Nishnabotna 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.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.39 ft on 15 June 1998, carrying 60,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1917 (99 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.07 ft, 19.3 ft below that record.

Drains 894 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,005 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IANo flooding4.58 ft19 ft
East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IANo flooding10.07 ft18 ft
East Nishnabotna River at Riverton, IANo current data
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.