Minor Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: NEPI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.5 ft
Water affects the County Road F67 bridge roadway.
32 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road W38 bridge.
29.5 ft
Water affects the north approach to the County Road F67 bridge.
29 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road F67 and W21 bridges.
28 ft
Water affects the approaches to the County Road W21 bridge.
27 ft
Water is at the bottom of the S Road bridge. Water also affects the approaches to the S Road bridge.
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, 2014 | 30.06 ft | 18,972 cfs |
| May 9, 1997 | 28 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 28 ft | 12,188 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
NEPI4
River
English River
County
Iowa, IA
Coordinates
41.5267°N, 91.9878°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of English River at Parnell?
The English River at Parnell gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Parnell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for English River at Parnell is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A 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 Parnell 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 Parnell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Iowa County, Iowa at coordinates 41.5267°N, 91.9878°W. 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. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers