Thompson River at Davis City
Decatur County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Water affects both lanes of I-35 along with many area highways and county roads. Widespread flooding occurs along both the Thompson River and its tributaries.
- 19 ft
Water affects the Hwy R15 bridge crossings just north of Grand River. Flooding occurs in the low areas of Davis City.
- 13 ft
Flooding of agricultural land occurs north of Davis City near I-35.
- 12 ft
Widespread flooding occurs at the Davis City park including the campgrounds. Water affects Hwy R15 just north of the town of Grand River in northwest Decatur County.
- 11 ft
Water affects the Davis City park and campgrounds.
- 10 ft
Water affects gravel roads from Shewmaker Park to Oakhill cemetery near the town of Grand River in northwest Decatur County.
- 9 ft
Water affects the low areas of the Davis City park as well as some rural roads.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1992 | 24.29 ft | 57,000 cfs |
| Aug 26, 1903 | 23 ft | — |
| Aug 7, 1885 | 22.8 ft | 30,000 cfs |
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