Walnut Creek at Des Moines 63rd St
Polk County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25.4 ft
This is the top of the West Des Moines levee.
- 25 ft
This is the top of the floodwall on the east side of 63rd St.
- 23.9 ft
Water reaches the road surface of 63rd St.
- 18.5 ft
Water affects 73rd St near I-235. Water reaches the underside of the 63rd St bridge and affects businesses just east of the railroad tracks on Grand Ave.
- 17.7 ft
Water reaches the base of the railroad bridge upstream of 63rd St.
- 17.5 ft
The 63rd St overhead gates are closed.
- 16.5 ft
The Grand Ave overhead gates are closed.
- 16 ft
Water affects Grand Ave in Des Moines...some nearby residences and Colby Park in Windsor Heights.
- 14 ft
N Valley Dr is closed. Water affects Hoak Rd between Center St as well as the levee affecting several businesses.
- 13 ft
Walnut Hill Dr is closed. Lowland flooding occurs along the east river bank downstream of 63rd St.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2018 | 19.08 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 18.69 ft | 9,720 cfs |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18.59 ft | 11,700 cfs |
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