Major Flood
24 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.8 ft
Water affects Lansing Rd on both sides of the river.
21 ft
Flooding occurs in Atlantic. Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
20.5 ft
Water affects US 6.
19 ft
Water affects agricultural land.
17 ft
Water affects low-lying areas west of Atlantic.
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 1, 1958 | 27.49 ft | 34,200 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1965 | 25.43 ft | 20,500 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1964 | 23.16 ft | 15,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATCI4
River
East Nishnabotna River
County
Cass, IA
Coordinates
41.3460°N, 95.0769°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic?
The East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06809210) 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 Nishnabotna River near Atlantic?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Nishnabotna River rises?
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Where is the East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, Iowa at coordinates 41.3460°N, 95.0769°W. USGS site number: 06809210. 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