RIVER GAUGE · WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
Murray County, Minnesota
Water level1417.95 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1423 ft
Minor flood1425 ft
Moderate flood1426 ft
Major flood1428 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1431.5 ft
The bridges on 260th Ave and also 290th Ave are overtopped.
- 1429 ft
The bridge at the gage location on County Rd 6 is overtopped and the lowest portions of 290th Ave and also 61st St begin to flood.
- 1428 ft
County Road 6 and County Road 44 begin to flood, and there is widespread significant flooding of crop and pasture land.
- 1426 ft
Significant amounts of crop and pasture land are flooded.
- 1425 ft
Lower pasture and farm land begin flooding.
- 1423 ft
The lowest banks begin to be overtopped.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2018 | 1430.2 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1429.64 ft | — |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1428.56 ft | — |
More on West Fork Des Moines River
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