Major Flood
29 ft
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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
26 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Commerical areas near the river in the northeast part of town begin to flood.
29 ft
The town of Clarinda is well outside the floodplain, even at this level. However, floodwaters begin to encroach on buildings east of North First Street. In addition, floodwaters may begin to impact the city lagoons.
26 ft
Several residences located on the outskirts of town may begin to be threatened by floodwaters.
23 ft
T Avenue northeast of Clarinda begins to flood or is very close to flooding. County roads near the river are flooded. Clarinda itself is well outside the floodplain and is not directly impacted.
22 ft
Though the majority of the river remains contained in the channel, some overflow begins north of Washington Street and even more so northeast of Clarinda. Despite this overflow, no significant impacts are occurring.
18.5 ft
At this level, the dam will be submerged and channel control will exist.
10.5 ft
This is the gage height of the top of the low-head dam located 500 feet downstream of the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | 26.7 ft | 44,900 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 26.61 ft | 47,900 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 26.47 ft | 43,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nodaway River at Clarinda?
The Nodaway River at Clarinda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06817000) 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 Nodaway River at Clarinda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nodaway River at Clarinda is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nodaway River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Nodaway River at Clarinda 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 Nodaway River at Clarinda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Page County, Iowa at coordinates 40.7432°N, 95.0145°W. USGS site number: 06817000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Nodaway River near Burlington Junction
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.