Rivers in Iowa
Des Moines River near Eddyville
Below flood stage
57.56ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 1:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 63.00 ft
- Record crest
- 72.00 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 70.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 68.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 63.00 ft |
| Action | 60.00 ft |
- 70.00 ftSandbagging of the levee at Eddyville occurs.
- 67.00 ftWater affects Hwy G71 north of Eddyville preventing access to residences and properties.
- 63.80 ftExtensive lowland flooding occurs along US 63 south of Eddyville. Water affects some gravel roads.
- 63.00 ftWater from storm drains begins flooding the lower streets in town. Pumping of water over the levee also begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
40 crests on NOAA’s list since 1984.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 1993 | 72.00 ft |
| 2 | June 16, 2008 | 71.87 ft |
| 3 | February 23, 2015 | 68.92 ft |
| 4 | August 11, 2010 | 68.68 ft |
| 5 | June 26, 1984 | 66.64 ft |
| 6 | May 2, 1999 | 65.94 ft |
| 7 | May 30, 2019 | 65.49 ft |
| 8 | April 19, 1991 | 64.90 ft |
| 9 | April 19, 2013 | 64.24 ft |
| 10 | April 4, 1998 | 63.93 ft |
| 11 | May 8, 1997 | 63.41 ft |
| 12 | May 18, 1986 | 63.23 ft |
| 13 | December 29, 2008 | 63.21 ft |
| 14 | April 18, 1987 | 63.00 ft |
| 15 | December 14, 2015 | 62.67 ft |
| 16 | May 25, 1990 | 62.65 ft |
| 17 | April 20, 1992 | 62.17 ft |
| 18 | June 14, 2011 | 62.09 ft |
| 19 | March 22, 2001 | 61.93 ft |
| 20 | June 24, 2000 | 61.88 ft |
| 21 | July 31, 2024 | 61.71 ft |
| 22 | April 6, 2017 | 61.58 ft |
| 23 | April 29, 2007 | 61.18 ft |
| 24 | February 23, 1985 | 61.00 ft |
| 25 | June 6, 1995 | 60.97 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 8, 2025: 59.46 ft
- July 31, 2024: 61.71 ft
- July 12, 2021: 56.03 ft
- March 28, 2020: 60.07 ft
- May 30, 2019: 65.49 ft
- May 3, 2018: 58.60 ft
- April 6, 2017: 61.58 ft
- December 14, 2015: 62.67 ft
- February 23, 2015: 68.92 ft
- September 10, 2014: 60.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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.