Major Flood
21.5 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
14.5 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
County Roads X64 and X75 are closed.
22.5 ft
Water reaches Shaw Road pavement.
21.6 ft
County Road X64 between Oxford Junction and Oxford Mills is closed.
21.5 ft
Stone City Road is closed.
18.8 ft
Landis Road is closed.
18.3 ft
Buffalo Road is closed west of Anamosa.
18 ft
Multiple village and township roads are closed.
17.1 ft
Buffalo and Walnut Creeks begin backing up impacting local roads. 42nd Street west and east of Olin are closed.
16.5 ft
Jungle Town Road is closed.
14.7 ft
Water affects the Camelot Campground.
14.5 ft
Lead Mine Road is completely covered.
14.2 ft
Lead Mine Road is closed.
14 ft
Water affects the campground on Highway 38 north of Olin.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2008 | 26.18 ft | 31,800 cfs |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 23.71 ft | 25,700 cfs |
| Jul 20, 1968 | 22.9 ft | 20,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ANSI4
River
Wapsipinicon River
County
Jones, IA
Coordinates
42.0833°N, 91.2674°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd?
The Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05421740) 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 Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd is 14.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wapsipinicon River rises?
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Where is the Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, Iowa at coordinates 42.0833°N, 91.2674°W. USGS site number: 05421740. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.