RIVER GAUGE · WAPSIPINICON RIVER
Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd
Jones County, Iowa
Water level5.25 ft
Flow643 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft6,890 cfs
Minor flood14.5 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood21.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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