Is the West Nishnabotna River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River at Hancock, IA | No flooding | 2.70 ft | 14 ft | |
| West Nishnabotna River at Randolph, IA | No flooding | 9.38 ft | 19 ft | |
| West Nishnabotna River near Riverton, IA | No current data | — | — | — |