Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
Water affects Vandalia Rd near US 65.
16 ft
Water affects businesses and apartments east of E 33rd St near E Douglas Ave...E Euclid Ave and Hubbell Ave.
14.3 ft
Flooding is likely in the dog park on Hubbell Ave.
14 ft
Widespread flooding occurs along the reaches of the creek primarily upstream from Easton Blvd near the Hubbell overpass. Water affects lowland areas of the community center near Easton Blvd.
13 ft
Water threatens the low end of the dog park on Hubbell Ave.
12.9 ft
Water affects the grounds of the Reno Dog Park on Hubbell Ave.
12 ft
Widespread overflow occurs upstream of Easton Blvd.
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, 2018 | 17.51 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 16.14 ft | 9,620 cfs |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 15.38 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd?
The Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05485640) 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 Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fourmile Creek rises?
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Where is the Fourmile Creek at Des Moines Easton Blvd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Iowa at coordinates 41.6138°N, 93.5455°W. USGS site number: 05485640. 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 U.S. Geological Survey