RIVER GAUGE · NORTH SKUNK RIVER
North Skunk River near Sigourney
Keokuk County, Iowa
Water level12.10 ft
Flow2,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14.5 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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