Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SHLI4). 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.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
The bridge on 300th Ave is overtopped. Water nears the feedhorn of the automated sensor and thus data may be lost.
20.5 ft
N 2nd Ave and additional nearby structures may flood.
19.5 ft
The south approach to the bridge on Highway 60 begins to flood. Houses in the Hills Park area may be surrounded by water.
18 ft
The railroad tracks are flooded and water begins to approach the parking lots of some structures off of N 2nd Ave. The bridge on Monroe Ave may be overtopped.
16.5 ft
Water approaches the railroad tracks off of N 2nd Ave and the bottom of the bridge on Monroe Ave. The highest banks and levees are overtopped and major agricultural flooding begins.
16 ft
The lowest portions of Monroe Ave begin to flood.
14 ft
Flooding affects large areas of farm land within 1000 feet of the river.
13 ft
Olive Ave may be closed due to flooding.
12 ft
Agricultural flooding begins.
11 ft
The lower banks begin to overflow. Portions of the Sheldon tree dump are under 1 to 2 feet of water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1953 | 19.96 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 17.62 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2018 | 15.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SHLI4
River
Floyd River
County
OBrien, IA
Coordinates
43.1964°N, 95.8488°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Floyd River at Sheldon?
The Floyd River at Sheldon 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 Floyd River at Sheldon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Floyd River at Sheldon is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Floyd River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Floyd River at Sheldon 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 Floyd River at Sheldon gauge located?
The gauge is located in OBrien County, Iowa at coordinates 43.1964°N, 95.8488°W. 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 Iowa Flood Center
- 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.