Major Flood
21 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Water affects the south approach to the Highway 149 bridge.
18 ft
Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney.
16 ft
Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses.
14 ft
Water affects some lower agricultural land along the river.
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 27, 2013 | 25.93 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1960 | 25.33 ft | 27,500 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 25.18 ft | 21,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SIGI4
River
North Skunk River
County
Keokuk, IA
Coordinates
41.3008°N, 92.2046°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Skunk River near Sigourney?
The North Skunk River near Sigourney gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05472500) 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 North Skunk River near Sigourney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Skunk River near Sigourney is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Skunk River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Skunk River near Sigourney 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 North Skunk River near Sigourney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Keokuk County, Iowa at coordinates 41.3008°N, 92.2046°W. USGS site number: 05472500. 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. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.