Major Flood
12.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of U.S. Highway 61 near the river and reaches the lowest sections of the County Road Y52 bridge deck.
16 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 67 bridge deck near Folletts and reaches the bottom of the County Road E63/Y22 bridge deck near Toronto.
15.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the County Road Z30 bridge deck. Water reaches the bottom of the Iowa Highway 956 bridge deck.
15 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 30 bridge deck and affects the lowest sections of U.S. Highway 30 between Wheatland and Calamus.
14.5 ft
Water affects U.S. Highway 67 near Folletts and affects the lowest sections of County Road Z30 near McCausland. Water also affects the lowest sections of County Road Y52 near the river and affects access roads to Buena Vista.
14 ft
Water reaches the bottoms of the U.S. Highway 67 bridge decks over the Wapsipinicon backwaters. Water also overtops the floodwall to an establishment near the old U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
13 ft
Water affects many residences along the river.
12.5 ft
Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river.
12 ft
Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus.
11.5 ft
Water affects homes along old U.S. Highway 61.
11 ft
Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista.
10 ft
Water affects a few residences along the river.
9.5 ft
Water affects Walnut Grove Park in Toronto.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2014 | 14.32 ft | 40,900 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 14.19 ft | 31,100 cfs |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 14.13 ft | 36,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DEWI4
River
Wapsipinicon River
County
Clinton, IA
Coordinates
41.7669°N, 90.5347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt?
The Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05422000) 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 near DeWitt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wapsipinicon River rises?
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Where is the Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clinton County, Iowa at coordinates 41.7669°N, 90.5347°W. USGS site number: 05422000. 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.