RIVER GAUGE · NORTH RIVER
North River near Norwalk
Warren County, Iowa
Water level18.46 ft
Flow2,930 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Water affects parts of Hwy R63.
- 25 ft
Water affects Hwy R57.
- 23 ft
Secondary road closures occur.
- 22 ft
Water is over Iowa 28 immediately south of Norwalk and threatens several rural gravel roads.
- 17 ft
Rd closures are possible near creeks adjoining the river.
- 16 ft
Water affects agricultural land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1990 | 25.33 ft | 22,600 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1947 | 25.3 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 25.04 ft | 18,400 cfs |
More on North River
DownstreamNorth River at Carlisle N 1st St--IFC ↗
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