Is the South Skunk River flooding?
The South Skunk 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 South Skunk River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 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 South Skunk River near Ames, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.04 ft on 11 August 2010, carrying 14,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.18 ft, 15.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Skunk River near Ames, IA | No flooding | 3.18 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| South Skunk River below Ioway Creek near Ames, IA | No flooding | 10.97 ft | 21.5 ft | |
| South Skunk River at Colfax, IA | No flooding | 8.91 ft | 18 ft | |
| South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA | No flooding | 11.64 ft | 24.5 ft |