Floyd River at Sheldon
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 19.96 ft1953
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 21.50 ftThe bridge on 300th Ave is overtopped. Water nears the feedhorn of the automated sensor and thus data may be lost.
- 20.50 ftN 2nd Ave and additional nearby structures may flood.
- 19.50 ftThe south approach to the bridge on Highway 60 begins to flood. Houses in the Hills Park area may be surrounded by water.
- 18.00 ftThe railroad tracks are flooded and water begins to approach the parking lots of some structures off of N 2nd Ave. The bridge on Monroe Ave may be overtopped.
- 16.50 ftWater approaches the railroad tracks off of N 2nd Ave and the bottom of the bridge on Monroe Ave. The highest banks and levees are overtopped and major agricultural flooding begins.
- 16.00 ftThe lowest portions of Monroe Ave begin to flood.
- 14.00 ftFlooding affects large areas of farm land within 1000 feet of the river.
- 13.00 ftOlive Ave may be closed due to flooding.
- 12.00 ftAgricultural flooding begins.
- 11.00 ftThe lower banks begin to overflow. Portions of the Sheldon tree dump are under 1 to 2 feet of water.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | 10% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
33 crests on NOAA’s list since 1953.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 7, 1953 | 19.96 ft |
| 2 | June 22, 2024 | 17.62 ft |
| 3 | June 21, 2018 | 15.50 ft |
| 4 | July 22, 2010 | 14.10 ft |
| 5 | March 14, 2019 | 13.70 ft |
| 6 | March 28, 1962 | 13.00 ft |
| 7 | June 18, 2014 | 12.65 ft |
| 8 | March 12, 2007 | 12.50 ft |
| 9 | June 12, 1984 | 12.50 ft |
| 10 | June 23, 1994 | 12.25 ft |
| 11 | June 20, 1983 | 12.20 ft |
| 12 | March 11, 1997 | 11.80 ft |
| 13 | March 27, 1993 | 11.72 ft |
| 14 | March 18, 1986 | 11.15 ft |
| 15 | June 22, 1984 | 10.90 ft |
| 16 | March 2, 1982 | 10.80 ft |
| 17 | April 13, 1983 | 10.70 ft |
| 18 | April 23, 1985 | 10.65 ft |
| 19 | June 30, 1983 | 10.60 ft |
| 20 | March 25, 1984 | 10.60 ft |
| 21 | February 16, 1984 | 10.50 ft |
| 22 | June 5, 1980 | 10.20 ft |
| 23 | April 12, 2001 | 9.80 ft |
| 24 | February 29, 1988 | 9.69 ft |
| 25 | March 23, 1987 | 9.37 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 30, 2025: 8.53 ft
- June 22, 2024: 17.62 ft
- September 28, 2023: 7.81 ft
- May 26, 2020: 7.79 ft
- March 14, 2019: 13.70 ft
- June 21, 2018: 15.50 ft
- June 18, 2014: 12.65 ft
- July 22, 2010: 14.10 ft
- March 12, 2007: 12.50 ft
- April 12, 2001: 9.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.