RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK CHARITON RIVER
South Fork Chariton River near Promise City
Wayne County, Iowa
Water level3.25 ft
Flow24 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action22 ft
Minor flood25 ft
Moderate flood28 ft
Major flood31 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on South Fork Chariton River
DownstreamChariton River at Rathbun Reservoir
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