Rivers in Iowa
Middle River near Indianola
Below flood stage
12.76ftStage
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 9:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 23.00 ft
- Record crest
- 25.55 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 26.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 23.00 ft |
| Action | 19.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftWater threatens multiple county bridges. Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
- 26.00 ftWater approaches the underside of the US 65/69 overpass.
- 25.00 ftWater affects parts of Hwy G24.
- 24.00 ftWater reaches the south shoulder of Hwy G24 and affects numerous county gravel roads in the area.
- 22.00 ftWidespread agricultural flooding occurs.
- 20.00 ftWater affects several rural county roads. Rd closures are possible near creeks adjoining the river.
- 19.00 ftWater affects agricultural land.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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 6, 2008 | 25.55 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 1974 | 25.33 ft |
| 3 | March 13, 2019 | 25.19 ft |
| 4 | July 29, 2015 | 24.90 ft |
| 5 | September 10, 2014 | 24.60 ft |
| 6 | June 10, 2011 | 24.08 ft |
| 7 | August 27, 1987 | 23.79 ft |
| 8 | June 13, 1947 | 23.59 ft |
| 9 | December 14, 2015 | 23.49 ft |
| 10 | September 16, 1992 | 23.23 ft |
| 11 | August 26, 1977 | 23.04 ft |
| 12 | June 17, 1990 | 23.03 ft |
| 13 | July 20, 2010 | 23.01 ft |
| 14 | March 14, 2019 | 22.97 ft |
| 15 | July 4, 1981 | 22.78 ft |
| 16 | February 2, 1973 | 22.77 ft |
| 17 | April 18, 2013 | 22.76 ft |
| 18 | May 10, 1996 | 22.71 ft |
| 19 | April 27, 2009 | 22.64 ft |
| 20 | April 24, 1976 | 22.46 ft |
| 21 | May 7, 2007 | 22.44 ft |
| 22 | July 7, 1998 | 22.27 ft |
| 23 | April 19, 1991 | 22.27 ft |
| 24 | July 16, 1982 | 22.21 ft |
| 25 | October 2, 2019 | 21.94 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 7, 2025: 20.54 ft
- May 22, 2024: 18.80 ft
- April 21, 2023: 12.09 ft
- June 6, 2022: 16.54 ft
- July 10, 2021: 15.86 ft
- October 2, 2019: 21.94 ft
- March 14, 2019: 22.97 ft
- March 13, 2019: 25.19 ft
- September 4, 2018: 18.10 ft
- April 16, 2017: 16.49 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.