Des Moines River at Red Rock Reservoir
Marion County, Iowa
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1993 | 782.67 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1984 | 779.61 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 779.32 ft | — |
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