Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St
Polk County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 37.3 ft
This is the top of the levee on the downstream side of SE 6th St.
- 35 ft
Water affects the grass bowl of the Simon Estes Amphitheater.
- 34 ft
Water surrounds Principal Park and approaches its entrances.
- 30 ft
Water from the Des Moines River causes backwater impacts along portions of Fourmile Creek in the Vandalia Rd and S Pleasant Hill Blvd areas.
- 28.7 ft
Simon Estes Amphitheater is inundated up to intersection of the arcing sidewalks.
- 28.5 ft
Hartford Ave is closed from SE 22nd St to SE 30th Ct.
- 26.3 ft
Water affects Arthur St east of Carlisle.
- 25.7 ft
Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater.
- 24 ft
The bike trail is closed east of Water St. Water affects portions of other bike trails.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2008 | 35.55 ft | 104,000 cfs |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 34.29 ft | 116,000 cfs |
| May 30, 1903 | 32.06 ft | — |
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