Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the I-80 bridge as well as the Iowa 117 bridge.
22 ft
Water affects I-80 between mile markers 155 and 159...as well as much of downtown Colfax and numerous residences on the west and northwest side of town.
21 ft
Water threatens I-80 between mile markers 155 and 159 due to backup from Indian Creek. Water also affects the railroad trestle.
20.9 ft
Water affects the levee near the Iowa 117 bridge as well as the first two downtown blocks of Colfax adjacent to the river.
20 ft
Water affects Iowa 14 south of Newton.
19 ft
Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor.
15.5 ft
Storm sewers are closed. Water affects nearby agricultural land.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2010 | 23.85 ft | 24,000 cfs |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 21.53 ft | 14,200 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 20.25 ft | 10,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CFXI4
River
South Skunk River
County
Jasper, IA
Coordinates
41.6818°N, 93.2468°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Skunk River at Colfax?
The South Skunk River at Colfax gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05471050) 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 Skunk River at Colfax?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Skunk River at Colfax is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Skunk River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Skunk River at Colfax 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 Skunk River at Colfax gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Iowa at coordinates 41.6818°N, 93.2468°W. USGS site number: 05471050. 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 U.S. Geological Survey