Is the North Raccoon River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Raccoon River near Sac City, IA | No flooding | 7.47 ft | — | |
| North Raccoon River near Lanesboro, IA | No flooding | 9.06 ft | — | |
| North Raccoon River near Jefferson, IA | No flooding | 5.95 ft | 19 ft | |
| North Raccoon River near Newell, IA | No current data | — | — | — |