RIVER GAUGE · DES MOINES RIVER
Des Moines River near Eddyville
Wapello County, Iowa
Water level55.97 ft
Flow17,600 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action60 ft
Minor flood63 ft
Moderate flood68 ft
Major flood70 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1993 | 72 ft | — |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 71.87 ft | — |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 68.92 ft | — |
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