Major Flood
30 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
29 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
28 ft
Considerable amounts of farmlands, pasture, and county roads flood.
27 ft
The county road on the right bank may flood near the gage. A storage area for ammonia tanks floods on the outskirts of Moorhead which is 7 miles upstream of the gage site.
26 ft
Water levels at the upper and middle reaches of the river (upstream of the gage) come out of the banks affecting pastures and some farmlands.
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 16, 1996 | 28.87 ft | 34,700 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1950 | 28.2 ft | 22,500 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 27.56 ft | 23,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PSGI4
River
Soldier River
County
Harrison, IA
Coordinates
41.8308°N, 95.9319°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Soldier River at Pisgah?
The Soldier River at Pisgah gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06608500) 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 Soldier River at Pisgah?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Soldier River at Pisgah is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Soldier River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Soldier River at Pisgah 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 Soldier River at Pisgah gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harrison County, Iowa at coordinates 41.8308°N, 95.9319°W. USGS site number: 06608500. 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 the USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.