Rivers in Iowa
North Raccoon River near Jefferson
Below flood stage
6.96ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.30 ft1947
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 23.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 21.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftWater affects buildings at the Raccoon River Bible Camp north of Scranton. Residences along the river may experience flooding.
- 20.00 ftWater affects the Raccoon River Bible Camp north of Scranton as well as 3500 acres of agricultural land in Greene County.
- 19.00 ftWater affects the low areas of the Raccoon River Bible Camp north of Scranton. Water affects yards of residences along the river.
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 September 25, 2026.
Crest history
92 crests on NOAA’s list since 1940.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 1947 | 22.30 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 2019 | 19.74 ft |
| 3 | June 22, 1954 | 19.52 ft |
| 4 | March 31, 1960 | 19.43 ft |
| 5 | July 10, 1993 | 19.20 ft |
| 6 | June 19, 1990 | 18.61 ft |
| 7 | June 9, 2008 | 18.41 ft |
| 8 | December 17, 2015 | 18.21 ft |
| 9 | March 18, 2010 | 18.16 ft |
| 10 | February 12, 2009 | 17.94 ft |
| 11 | June 21, 1984 | 17.86 ft |
| 12 | March 25, 1979 | 17.84 ft |
| 13 | March 30, 1962 | 17.60 ft |
| 14 | March 29, 1951 | 17.39 ft |
| 15 | July 2, 1983 | 17.38 ft |
| 16 | April 27, 2007 | 16.98 ft |
| 17 | June 6, 1991 | 16.60 ft |
| 18 | May 30, 2013 | 16.53 ft |
| 19 | May 4, 2001 | 16.33 ft |
| 20 | July 11, 2003 | 16.24 ft |
| 21 | June 24, 1996 | 16.16 ft |
| 22 | September 29, 1973 | 15.97 ft |
| 23 | February 19, 2011 | 15.96 ft |
| 24 | March 26, 1969 | 15.85 ft |
| 25 | June 30, 2005 | 15.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 11, 2025: 11.17 ft
- May 9, 2024: 12.33 ft
- February 28, 2023: 10.83 ft
- June 17, 2022: 7.63 ft
- March 26, 2021: 6.06 ft
- March 21, 2020: 11.66 ft
- March 15, 2019: 19.74 ft
- June 23, 2018: 15.25 ft
- May 23, 2017: 13.89 ft
- December 17, 2015: 18.21 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.