RIVER GAUGE · WEST NISHNABOTNA RIVER
West Nishnabotna River near Randolph
Fremont County, Iowa
Water level11.32 ft
Flow2,300 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
Flooding begins along the outskirts of Randolph.
- 28.5 ft
Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 27 ft
The road around the cemetery begins to flood on the west side. The town of Randolph is likely not impacted yet.
- 23 ft
County road J18 (120th Street) west of Randolph begins to flood.
- 22 ft
County Road L-68 located 5 miles south of Randolph begins to flood.
- 19 ft
Rural agricultural lands begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 24.87 ft | 26,500 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1949 | 24.6 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| May 25, 1987 | 24.5 ft | 40,800 cfs |
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