Rivers in Iowa
Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd
Below flood stage
12.48ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.40 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 26.18 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.50 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftCounty Roads X64 and X75 are closed.
- 22.50 ftWater reaches Shaw Road pavement.
- 21.60 ftCounty Road X64 between Oxford Junction and Oxford Mills is closed.
- 21.50 ftStone City Road is closed.
- 18.80 ftLandis Road is closed.
- 18.30 ftBuffalo Road is closed west of Anamosa.
- 18.00 ftMultiple village and township roads are closed.
- 17.10 ftBuffalo and Walnut Creeks begin backing up impacting local roads. 42nd Street west and east of Olin are closed.
- 16.50 ftJungle Town Road is closed.
- 14.70 ftWater affects the Camelot Campground.
- 14.50 ftLead Mine Road is completely covered.
- 14.20 ftLead Mine Road is closed.
- 14.00 ftWater affects the campground on Highway 38 north of Olin.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
20 crests on NOAA’s list since 1968.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 13, 2008 | 26.18 ft |
| 2 | July 26, 2010 | 23.71 ft |
| 3 | July 21, 1968 | 22.90 ft |
| 4 | September 7, 2018 | 22.82 ft |
| 5 | September 27, 2016 | 22.76 ft |
| 6 | May 26, 2004 | 22.73 ft |
| 7 | May 31, 2013 | 21.56 ft |
| 8 | October 4, 2018 | 19.51 ft |
| 9 | July 26, 2017 | 18.96 ft |
| 10 | June 30, 2014 | 18.66 ft |
| 11 | August 27, 2009 | 17.99 ft |
| 12 | June 12, 2020 | 17.37 ft |
| 13 | May 29, 2024 | 17.27 ft |
| 14 | August 28, 2007 | 16.22 ft |
| 15 | March 27, 2011 | 13.50 ft |
| 16 | May 17, 2003 | 13.08 ft |
| 17 | April 24, 2006 | 11.22 ft |
| 18 | June 25, 2015 | 11.09 ft |
| 19 | February 18, 2005 | 10.11 ft |
| 20 | May 11, 2012 | 8.82 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 29, 2024: 17.27 ft
- June 12, 2020: 17.37 ft
- October 4, 2018: 19.51 ft
- September 7, 2018: 22.82 ft
- July 26, 2017: 18.96 ft
- September 27, 2016: 22.76 ft
- June 25, 2015: 11.09 ft
- June 30, 2014: 18.66 ft
- May 31, 2013: 21.56 ft
- May 11, 2012: 8.82 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.