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Volga River at Wadena
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Fayette County, Iowa on the Volga River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WADI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

864 ft

Moderate Flood

858 ft

Minor Flood

852 ft

Action Stage

851 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Jul 22, 2017861 ft
Jul 22, 2017861 ft
Jun 20, 2014858.96 ft
Jun 20, 2014858.96 ft
Sep 23, 2016856.94 ft

About This Gauge

NWS LID

WADI4

River

Volga River

County

Fayette, IA

Coordinates

42.8379°N, 91.6569°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Volga River at Wadena?

The Volga River at Wadena gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Volga River at Wadena?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Volga River at Wadena is 852 feet. Action stage begins at 851 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 858 feet, and major flooding at 864 feet.

How do I get alerts when Volga River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Volga River at Wadena to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Volga River at Wadena gauge located?

The gauge is located in Fayette County, Iowa at coordinates 42.8379°N, 91.6569°W. 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 Iowa Flood Center