Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KALI4
River
English River
County
Washington, IA
Coordinates
41.4697°N, 91.7146°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of English River at Kalona?
The English River at Kalona gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05455500) 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 English River at Kalona?
The NWS-defined flood stage for English River at Kalona is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when English River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add English River at Kalona to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the English River at Kalona gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Iowa at coordinates 41.4697°N, 91.7146°W. USGS site number: 05455500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.