RIVER GAUGE · SKUNK RIVER
Skunk River at Augusta
Des Moines County, Iowa
Water level4.24 ft
Flow2,820 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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