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RIVER GAUGE · WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER

West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt

Humboldt County, Iowa

Water level3.30 ft
Flow222 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jun 27, 202416.82 ft19,700 cfs
Apr 13, 196915.4 ft18,000 cfs
Jul 12, 199315.22 ft19,000 cfs

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