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East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Page County, Iowa on the East Nodaway River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06817300, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

38.5 ft

Moderate Flood

37 ft

Minor Flood

26.5 ft

Action Stage

23.5 ft

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

What Floods at Each Level

38.5 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.

37 ft

Highway 2 is likely taking on water, especially west of the bridge.

30 ft

Farm fields along both banks begin to flood.

26 ft

Overbank flooding begins upstream of the bridge with little, if anything, impacted.

23.5 ft

The river is well within its banks at the gage site. Downstream of highway 2, closer to the confluence with the West Nodaway, the river is more prone to overbank flooding beginning at this level.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Mar 12, 201923.98 ft20,500 cfs
Mar 12, 201923.98 ft20,500 cfs
May 6, 202419.49 ft6,330 cfs
May 6, 202419.49 ft6,330 cfs
May 25, 202016.76 ft2,760 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06817300

NWS LID

ENOI4

River

East Nodaway River

County

Page, IA

Coordinates

40.7274°N, 94.9794°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda?

The East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06817300) 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 Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda?

The NWS-defined flood stage for East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda is 26.5 feet. Action stage begins at 23.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 37 feet, and major flooding at 38.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when East Nodaway River rises?

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Where is the East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda gauge located?

The gauge is located in Page County, Iowa at coordinates 40.7274°N, 94.9794°W. USGS site number: 06817300. 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 USGS