RIVER GAUGE · CHARITON RIVER
Chariton River near Chariton
Lucas County, Iowa
Water level4.36 ft
Flow10 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood19.5 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29.3 ft
Several US...State and most county highways are closed.
- 28 ft
Water approaches the top guardrail of the Hwy S43 bridge.
- 25 ft
Water approaches the road surface of the Hwy S43 bridge.
- 23 ft
Erosion damage may occur along Hwy S43.
- 22.5 ft
Water affects the approaches to the Hwy S43 bridge.
- 22 ft
Water approaches the underside of the Hwy S43 bridge.
- 21 ft
Water affects the low portions of Hwy S43.
- 19.8 ft
Wate affects 450th St.
- 18 ft
Water affects about 18000 acres.
- 16 ft
Water affects about 5000 acres.
- 15 ft
Water affects nearby lowland areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 1992 | 29.32 ft | 37,700 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1981 | 23.14 ft | 16,600 cfs |
| Feb 29, 1960 | 23 ft | 15,000 cfs |
More on Chariton River
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