Des Moines River at Fort Dodge

The past week

What floods at each level

• 17 ft

  Water reaches the bottom of the railroad trestle approach. Extensive sandbagging also occurs along the river.

• 16 ft

  Water threatens the Phinney Park riverside trail along the west bank.

• 15 ft

  Water affects some residences in Lehigh and may affect Riverside Dr in northern Webster County.

• 14 ft

  Water affects some access roads along the river in Fort Dodge as well as in Lehigh.

• 13 ft

  Water affects residences along the west bank of the river in Lehigh and threatens industries near Phinney Park.

• 12 ft

  Water affects campgrounds in the downstream parks between Fort Dodge and Lehigh.

• 11 ft

  Water affects lowland areas near the river and threatens residences along the river in Fort Dodge.

• 10 ft

  Water affects roads to residences in Fort Dodge along the river and limits access to some subdivisions.

Highest crests on record

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