RIVER GAUGE · WEST NISHNABOTNA RIVER
West Nishnabotna River at Irwin (IFC)
Shelby County, Iowa
Water level1235.56 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1254.1 ft
Minor flood1255.1 ft
Moderate flood1257.5 ft
Major flood1260 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2012 | 0.93 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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