Major Flood
31 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.8 ft
Several area roads are closed.
30 ft
Water reaches the top of the guardrail of the 200th St bridge.
28 ft
Water reaches the road surface of 200th St bridge.
26 ft
The south approach to the 200th St bridge overflows.
24 ft
Water threatens the south approach to the 200th St bridge and nears the underside of the bridge itself.
22 ft
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
20 ft
Water affects agricultural land in close proximity to the river.
18 ft
Water flows into nearby agricultural fields.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 1992 | 34.84 ft | 70,600 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1981 | 29.95 ft | 28,000 cfs |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 28.41 ft | 24,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRMI4
River
South Fork Chariton River
County
Wayne, IA
Coordinates
40.8004°N, 93.1927°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Chariton River near Promise City?
The South Fork Chariton River near Promise City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06903700) 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 South Fork Chariton River near Promise City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Chariton River near Promise City is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Chariton River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Chariton River near Promise City 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 South Fork Chariton River near Promise City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, Iowa at coordinates 40.8004°N, 93.1927°W. USGS site number: 06903700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Chariton River at Rathbun Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey