Major Flood
28 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water affects the Humboldt County Museum just northeast of the Dakota City bridge.
24 ft
Water affects the Dakota City bridge as well as 20650 acres of agriculural land north and south of town.
22 ft
Water affects the Dakota City bridge just south of town.
21.7 ft
Water affects all lower camp sites at, the parking lot at and the entrance to the city park. Water also floods agricultural land on the east side of the river just south of IA 3 bridge.
20 ft
Water affects the lower camp sites at the city park on the west side of the river just north of the 1st Ave N bridge. The City of Dakota City is situated on locally high ground and is generally not affected by flooding at this stage.
18 ft
Water affects the riverside parking area at the city park just north of the 1st Ave N bridge. Water also completely floods agricultural land on both sides of 170th St.
16.1 ft
Water affects portions of 170th St east of the Foster bridge.
16 ft
Water affects the Martin/Marietta gravel pit.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1993 | 23.35 ft | 16,200 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1965 | 23.13 ft | 15,700 cfs |
| Aug 24, 1979 | 21.71 ft | 13,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DAKI4
River
East Fork Des Moines River
County
Humboldt, IA
Coordinates
42.7236°N, 94.1933°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City?
The East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05479000) 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 Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Fork Des Moines River rises?
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Where is the East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Humboldt County, Iowa at coordinates 42.7236°N, 94.1933°W. USGS site number: 05479000. 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