Is the Raccoon River flooding?
The 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 Raccoon River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Raccoon River at Van Meter, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.34 ft on 10 July 1993, carrying 70,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (111 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.02 ft, 20.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon River at Van Meter, IA | No flooding | 6.02 ft | 17 ft | |
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA | No flooding | 24.62 ft | 36 ft | |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | No flooding | 7.24 ft | 12 ft | |
| Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA | No flood stage defined | 30.82 ft | — |