Raccoon River at Van Meter

The past week

What floods at each level

• 26 ft

  Water affects the railroad line north of Van Meter.

• 23.8 ft

  Water is over I-80 near Van Meter.

• 23.3 ft

  Water reaches the bottom of the I-80 bridge near Van Meter.

• 22.7 ft

  Water is at the shoulder of the southbound I-35 exit to Iowa 5.

• 20 ft

  Water affects R Ave just north of the river.

• 19 ft

  Flooding of several county roads occurs.

• 17 ft

  Water threatens secondary bridges along US 6 east of Adel.

• 15 ft

  Flooding occurs in the sand and gravel quarries just south of I-80.

• 13 ft

  Overflow occurs onto much of the east bank.

• 12 ft

  Water affects agricultural land primarily along the upstream north bank.

Highest crests on record

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