Major Flood
70 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
68 ft
Minor Flood
63 ft
Action Stage
60 ft
What Floods at Each Level
70 ft
Sandbagging of the levee at Eddyville occurs.
67 ft
Water affects Hwy G71 north of Eddyville preventing access to residences and properties.
63.8 ft
Extensive lowland flooding occurs along US 63 south of Eddyville. Water affects some gravel roads.
63 ft
Water from storm drains begins flooding the lower streets in town. Pumping of water over the levee also begins.
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 11, 1993 | 72 ft | — |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 71.87 ft | — |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 68.92 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EDYI4
River
Des Moines River
County
Wapello, IA
Coordinates
41.1558°N, 92.6388°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Des Moines River near Eddyville?
The Des Moines River near Eddyville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05489200) 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 near Eddyville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Des Moines River near Eddyville is 63 feet. Action stage begins at 60 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 68 feet, and major flooding at 70 feet.
How do I get alerts when Des Moines River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Des Moines River near Eddyville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Des Moines River near Eddyville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wapello County, Iowa at coordinates 41.1558°N, 92.6388°W. USGS site number: 05489200. 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. Geological Survey