Is the Skunk River flooding?
The Skunk River is tracked by 2 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 Skunk River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Skunk River at Augusta, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.05 ft on 23 April 1973, carrying 66,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (112 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.79 ft, 21.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk River at Augusta, IA | No flooding | 5.79 ft | 15 ft | |
| Skunk River at Merrimac, IA | No current data | — | — | — |