RIVER GAUGE · ENGLISH RIVER
English River at Kalona
Washington County, Iowa
Water level11.83 ft
Flow2,990 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22.6 ft
Water affects Highway 1 north of the bridge.
- 21 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road W38 bridge.
- 18 ft
Water has overtopped roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river.
- 17 ft
Water begins going over several county roads, including 13th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave.
- 16 ft
Water begins approaching several county roads. Agricultural land near the river is flooding.
- 14 ft
Agricultural land along the river begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1993 | 22.55 ft | 36,100 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 22.47 ft | 27,200 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2014 | 21.65 ft | 22,400 cfs |
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