Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Perkins Road bridge deck at Augusta.
25 ft
Water affects lower houses in Augusta.
22 ft
Water affects basements in Augusta.
19 ft
Water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta.
18 ft
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
16 ft
Water floods some agricultural land near the river.
15 ft
Water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1973 | 27.05 ft | 66,800 cfs |
| Apr 2, 1960 | 25 ft | 51,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1965 | 24.9 ft | 45,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AGSI4
River
Skunk River
County
Des Moines, IA
Coordinates
40.7544°N, 91.2754°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skunk River at Augusta?
The Skunk River at Augusta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05474000) 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 Skunk River at Augusta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skunk River at Augusta is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Skunk River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Skunk River at Augusta 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 Skunk River at Augusta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Des Moines County, Iowa at coordinates 40.7544°N, 91.2754°W. USGS site number: 05474000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Skunk River at Merrimac
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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.