Is the West Nishnabotna River flooding?

Iowa · 3 gauges · Iowa river levels

The West Nishnabotna River is tracked by 3 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 West Nishnabotna River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.87 ft on 14 March 2019, carrying 26,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (78 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.38 ft, 15.5 ft below that record.

Drains 1,326 sq mi · gauge elevation 934 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
West Nishnabotna River at Hancock, IANo flooding2.70 ft14 ft
West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IANo flooding9.38 ft19 ft
West Nishnabotna River near Riverton, 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.