Major Flood
1135 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
1133 ft
Minor Flood
1128 ft
Action Stage
1126 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1137 ft
Floodwaters reach residential areas of Avoca west of Pine Street.
1135 ft
Tamarack Avenue and road G18 are flooding.
1134.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.
1133 ft
Floodwaters reach the edge of Avoca.
1129 ft
Both banks are flooding.
1128 ft
More substantial flooding is ongoing along the west bank.
1126 ft
Lowland flooding begins along the west bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
WAVI4
River
West Nishnabotna River
County
Pottawattamie, IA
Coordinates
41.4766°N, 95.3528°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Nishnabotna River near Avoca?
The West Nishnabotna River near Avoca 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 near Avoca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Nishnabotna River near Avoca is 1128 feet. Action stage begins at 1126 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1133 feet, and major flooding at 1135 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Nishnabotna River rises?
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Where is the West Nishnabotna River near Avoca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa at coordinates 41.4766°N, 95.3528°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.