Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge deck at the gage site.
24 ft
Portions of Hancock west of the railroad tracks begin to flood. In addition, the top of the berm protecting the lagoons for the City of Hancock are overtopped.
22 ft
The lowland areas of Avoca begin to flood. The degree of flooding also depends on how high the water is on the West Branch which flows along the east side of town.
21 ft
G30 road begins to flood west of Hancock.
19 ft
The lowland areas in Oakland, generally west of Highway 59, begin to flood.
18 ft
Though low-lying areas of the park have already flooded, at this level the majority of the park is underwater.
17 ft
The paved road leading from G30 to Botna Bend Park is flooded.
15.5 ft
The bathroom facility at Botna Bend Park floods.
14 ft
Low-lying areas of Botna Bend Park in Hancock begin to flood. In addition, lowland flooding along the river begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 1993 | 23.52 ft | 30,100 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22.36 ft | 29,600 cfs |
| Sep 12, 1972 | 22.12 ft | 26,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HNKI4
River
West Nishnabotna River
County
Pottawattamie, IA
Coordinates
41.3901°N, 95.3720°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Nishnabotna River near Hancock?
The West Nishnabotna River near Hancock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06807410) 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 Hancock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Nishnabotna River near Hancock is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Nishnabotna River rises?
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Where is the West Nishnabotna River near Hancock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa at coordinates 41.3901°N, 95.3720°W. USGS site number: 06807410. 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 USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.