Is the North Raccoon River flooding?

Iowa · 4 gauges · Iowa river levels

The North Raccoon River is tracked by 4 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 North Raccoon River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 7 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 North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.30 ft on 23 June 1947, carrying 29,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.95 ft, 16.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,619 sq mi · gauge elevation 967 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Raccoon River near Sac City, IANo flooding7.47 ft
North Raccoon River near Lanesboro, IANo flooding9.06 ft
North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IANo flooding5.95 ft19 ft
North Raccoon River near Newell, 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.