Is the East Nishnabotna River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA | No flooding | 4.58 ft | 19 ft | |
| East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA | No flooding | 10.07 ft | 18 ft | |
| East Nishnabotna River at Riverton, IA | No current data | — | — | — |