RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH SKUNK RIVER
South Skunk River near Oskaloosa
Mahaska County, Iowa
Water level16.18 ft
Flow4,590 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood24.5 ft
Moderate flood28.5 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Water affects US 63.
- 25 ft
Water affects the Oskaloosa water plant levee with water into maintenance bay floor.
- 24.5 ft
Water threatens Iowa 92 east of Oskaloosa.
- 23.2 ft
Water affects Hwy T14 north of Pella...just south of the Marion-Jasper County line.
- 23 ft
Water affects secondary roads near US 63 and Iowa 92.
- 21 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural and lowland areas occurs.
- 17 ft
Water affects agricultural land.
- 15 ft
Water affects the park on the south bank near the US 63 bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2010 | 26.4 ft | 25,200 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1944 | 25.8 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 24.78 ft | 20,700 cfs |
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