Minor Flood
780 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PELI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
797 ft
This is the top of the Red Rock Dam.
796 ft
This is the highest elevation of the southeast Des Moines and Pleasant Hill levees.
789.1 ft
This is the low point of the southeast Des Moines and Pleasant Hill levees.
789 ft
Water affects Vandalia Rd in Des Moines.
788 ft
This is the top of the Carlisle and Avon levees.
782.4 ft
Water affects the access road to Wallashuck.
782.35 ft
Water affects Hwy G28 near the Brush Creek fishing bridge.
780 ft
This is the top of the Red Rock Dam spillway.
766 ft
Water affects the access road to North Overlook.
748.3 ft
Water reaches the bridge deck of the Roche St bridge.
748 ft
Water reaches the bridge deck of the Competine Creek bridge.
746.3 ft
Water affects the west approach to the Competine Creek bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1993 | 782.67 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1984 | 779.61 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 779.32 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PELI4
River
Des Moines River
County
Marion, IA
Coordinates
41.3692°N, 92.9806°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Des Moines River at Red Rock Reservoir?
The Des Moines River at Red Rock Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Des Moines River at Red Rock Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Des Moines River at Red Rock Reservoir is 780 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Des Moines River rises?
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Where is the Des Moines River at Red Rock Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Iowa at coordinates 41.3692°N, 92.9806°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers