Major Flood
1145 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EAVI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1139 ft
Minor Flood
1136 ft
Action Stage
1135 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1145 ft
Highway 83 east of town floods.
1139 ft
Residential areas of Avoca begin to flood as does East High Street.
1136 ft
Eddington Memorial Park begins to flood.
1135 ft
Lowland flooding begins along both banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
EAVI4
River
East Branch West Nishnabotna River
County
Pottawattamie, IA
Coordinates
41.4763°N, 95.3300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch West Nishnabotna River near Avoca?
The East Branch West Nishnabotna River near Avoca 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 East Branch West Nishnabotna River near Avoca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch West Nishnabotna River near Avoca is 1136 feet. Action stage begins at 1135 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1139 feet, and major flooding at 1145 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Branch West Nishnabotna River rises?
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Where is the East Branch West Nishnabotna River near Avoca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa at coordinates 41.4763°N, 95.3300°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 the Iowa Flood Center
- Stage may be affected by ice.