West Nishnabotna River at Irwin Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: IWNI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

1260 ft

Moderate Flood

1257.5 ft

Minor Flood

1255.1 ft

Action Stage

1254.1 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
May 3, 2012	0.93 ft	-9,999 cfs

About This Gauge

NWS LID

IWNI4

River

West Nishnabotna River

County

Shelby, IA

Coordinates

41.7917°N, 95.1990°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of West Nishnabotna River at Irwin?

The West Nishnabotna River at Irwin 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 Nishnabotna River at Irwin?

The NWS-defined flood stage for West Nishnabotna River at Irwin is 1255.1 feet. Action stage begins at 1254.1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1257.5 feet, and major flooding at 1260 feet.

How do I get alerts when West Nishnabotna River rises?

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Where is the West Nishnabotna River at Irwin gauge located?

The gauge is located in Shelby County, Iowa at coordinates 41.7917°N, 95.1990°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 the Iowa Flood Center

Stage may be affected by ice.

West Nishnabotna River at Irwin Water Level & Flood Stage.