Major Flood
1151 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WFMI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1149 ft
Minor Flood
1145 ft
Action Stage
1143 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1155.5 ft
The bridge on 150th St at the gauge location is overtopped.
1154 ft
Much of 1st St in Moville is flooded, as are nearby structures. The bridge on 180th St is overtopped.
1153 ft
The bridge on 140th is overtopped.
1151 ft
Highway 20 west of Moville will be flooded and the Moville Blacktop at Highway 20 will be flooded.
1150.5 ft
110th Street west of Highway 140 will be flooded.
1149.5 ft
The north lane of Highway 20 near the Moville Blacktop may begin flooding.
1149 ft
Water approaches several structures west of 1st St in Moville and may reach as far as Miller Boulevard.
1147 ft
The lowest portions of 150th west of the bridge may begin to flood.
1145 ft
Flooding begins to affect fields between Kingsley and Moville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 1151.31 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 1134.02 ft | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1133.41 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WFMI4
River
West Fork Ditch
County
Woodbury, IA
Coordinates
42.4931°N, 96.0756°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Ditch at Moville?
The West Fork Ditch at Moville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 West Fork Ditch at Moville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Ditch at Moville is 1145 feet. Action stage begins at 1143 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1149 feet, and major flooding at 1151 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Ditch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Fork Ditch at Moville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the West Fork Ditch at Moville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Woodbury County, Iowa at coordinates 42.4931°N, 96.0756°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Iowa Flood Center
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.