NOTE:
Forecasts for the South Raccoon River at Redfield are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
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27
Water approaches the underside of the H Avenue bridge at its abutments.
22
Water affects H Avenue near the bridge over the river.
20
Gravel roads on the west and south sides of Redfield are affected as well as Delta Circle Road in the vicinity of the H Avenue bridge.
17
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
27
Moderate Flood Stage:
24
Flood Stage:
20
Action Stage:
18
Historical Crests (1) 29.04 ft on 07/02/1958 (2) 26.98 ft on 07/10/1993 (3) 25.15 ft on 07/01/1986 (4) 25.12 ft on 09/06/1958 (5) 24.67 ft on 06/15/1998 (6) 24.30 ft on 06/12/1947 (7) 24.04 ft on 07/28/2008 (8) 23.80 ft on 05/20/1944 (9) 23.08 ft on 06/10/1953 (10) 22.81 ft on 03/19/1979 Show More Historical Crests
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