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East Branch West Nishnabotna River near Avoca
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa on the East Branch West Nishnabotna River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EAVI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

1145 ft

Moderate Flood

1139 ft

Minor Flood

1136 ft

Action Stage

1135 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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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