RIVER GAUGE · CHARITON RIVER
Chariton River near Moulton
Appanoose County, Iowa
Water level18.48 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action33 ft
Minor flood36 ft
Moderate flood37 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44.7 ft
Water approaches the top of the curb of the 543rd St bridge.
- 38 ft
Water affects the east approach to the 543rd St bridge.
- 35.5 ft
Water affects 285th Ave near Sedan Bottoms...or just east of the intersection of 285th Ave and 570th St.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1947 | 45 ft | — |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 37.94 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 37.12 ft | 14,500 cfs |
More on Chariton River
UpstreamChariton River at Rathbun Tail ↗
DownstreamChariton River near Novinger
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