Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Polk County, Iowa on the Raccoon River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05484900, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
This is the top of the levee surrounding Des Moines Water Works.
27.7 ft
This is the top of the levee surrounding Valley Gardens.
22 ft
The levee is closed across SW 22nd St under the Fleur Dr viaduct. Levee closures also occur across three driveways into Principal Park.
21 ft
The levee is closed across 63rd St.
18.5 ft
Water affects the maintenance buildings outside of the levee protection at Des Moines Water Works Park.
18 ft
All the levee gates are closed in Water Works Park.
17.2 ft
Water affects portions of Fleur Dr.
17 ft
The levee is closed across George Flagg Parkway just west of Fleur Dr. Levee gates are closed west of SW 18th St at George Flagg Parkway and at the railroad tracks.
16.5 ft
Water begins affecting Fleur Dr. Above this stage...water flows through Water Works Park south of the Water Works Buildings...cutting off a large meander bend in the river and diverting increasing amounts of stream flow away from the main river channel.
15.5 ft
Water approaches Fleur Dr and affects the Grays Lake trails.
13.5 ft
Water affects the low areas of Water Works Park.
13.3 ft
SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave. George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St.
11.3 ft
George Flagg Parkway is closed from Park Ave to SW 30th St.
9.5 ft
Water impacts the lowest portions of the Bill Riley Trl.
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 10, 1993 | 26.8 ft | 67,900 cfs |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 26.8 ft | 67,900 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 24.66 ft | 56,300 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 24.66 ft | 56,300 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 21.54 ft | 52,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr?
The Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05484900) 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 Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Iowa at coordinates 41.5815°N, 93.6427°W. USGS site number: 05484900. 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