NOTE:
Forecasts are not available for the Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Impacts
9999.9
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
0
Moderate Flood Stage:
0
Flood Stage:
15
Action Stage:
14
Historical Crests (1) 18.50 ft on 07/21/1999 (2) 18.24 ft on 06/09/2008 (3) 15.97 ft on 05/23/2004 (4) 14.91 ft on 06/29/1998 (5) 14.43 ft on 06/15/2000 (6) 14.21 ft on 04/14/2001 (7) 14.08 ft on 03/24/2007 (8) 14.02 ft on 08/25/2007 (9) 13.79 ft on 03/12/1997 (10) 13.48 ft on 03/23/2011 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE: 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.
NOTE:
Forecasts for the Wapsipinicon River at Independence are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
22
Water affects Iowa Highway 150 from the cemetery to Three Elms Park Road in Independence. Water also floods most residences and businesses from the river to 2nd Avenue NE.
21.8
Water affects 1st Street from 2nd Avenue E to 3rd Avenue W including the river bridge surface.
21.5
Water reaches the bottom of the 2nd Street S bridge deck and reaches the alleyway on the east bank between 1st Street and 2nd Street S.
21.3
Water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge on the north end of Independence.
21.1
Water affects the fronts of businesses on 1st Street in Independence.
21
Water affects residences on the south side of 2nd Street S and also reaches the bottom 1st Street bridge deck. Water reaches the guardrails of the Iowa Highway 150 bridge and floods much of the cemetery.
20
Water affects most residences...businesses and parks in Independence. Flooding also occurs in Fairbank...Littleton and Central City. Water also floods farmland and a few residences in Quasqueton.
19
Water affects the backs of businesses on 1st Street in Independence.
18
Water affects 1st Street and reaches the bottom of the Iowa Highway 150 bridge deck.
16
Water affects many residences...businesses and parks in Independence.
15
Water affects the cemetery on the south side of Independence.
14
Water affects residences and streets in low-lying areas of Independence.
12
Water affects low-lying streets in Independence.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
15
Moderate Flood Stage:
13
Flood Stage:
12
Action Stage:
10
Historical Crests (1) 22.35 ft on 05/18/1999 (2) 21.11 ft on 07/18/1968 (3) 20.30 ft on 08/26/1990 (4) 18.86 ft on 06/11/2008 (5) 18.80 ft on 07/24/1999 (6) 18.77 ft on 07/24/2010 (7) 18.74 ft on 06/14/1947 (8) 18.20 ft on 04/30/1951 (9) 18.00 ft on 05/23/2004 (10) 17.97 ft on 04/26/2008 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE: 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.
NOTE:
Forecasts for the Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa Shaw Rd are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
18.5
Water is at the bottom of the Shaw Road bridge.
14.7
Water affects the Camelot Campground.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
19
Moderate Flood Stage:
15.5
Flood Stage:
14
Action Stage:
13
Historical Crests (1) 26.18 ft on 06/13/2008 (2) 23.71 ft on 07/26/2010 (3) 22.73 ft on 05/26/2004 (4) 22.28 ft on 04/29/2008 (5) 18.80 ft on 07/11/2010 (6) 17.99 ft on 08/27/2009 (7) 17.70 ft on 06/01/2008 (8) 17.64 ft on 03/18/2010 (9) 17.02 ft on 03/21/2008 (10) 16.33 ft on 04/19/2013 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE: 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.
NOTE:
Forecasts for the Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
16.5
Water affects the lowest sections of U.S. Highway 61 near the river and reaches the lowest sections of the County Road Y52 bridge deck.
16
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 67 bridge deck near Folletts and reaches the bottom of the County Road E63/Y22 bridge deck near Toronto.
15.5
Water reaches the bottom of the County Road Z30 bridge deck. Water reaches the bottom of the Iowa Highway 956 bridge deck.
15
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 30 bridge deck and affects the lowest sections of U.S. Highway 30 between Wheatland and Calamus.
14.5
Water affects U.S. Highway 67 near Folletts and affects the lowest sections of County Road Z30 near McCausland. Water also affects the lowest sections of County Road Y52 near the river and affects access roads to Buena Vista.
14
Water reaches the bottoms of the U.S. Highway 67 bridge decks over the Wapsipinicon backwaters. Water also overtops the floodwall to an establishment near the old U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
13
Water affects many residences along the river.
12.5
Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river and affects an establishment near the old U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
12
Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus.
11.5
Water affects homes along old U.S. Highway 61. The river is bank full in most areas.
11
Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista.
10
Water affects a few residences along the river.
9.5
Water affects Walnut Grove Park in Toronto.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
12.5
Moderate Flood Stage:
11.5
Flood Stage:
11
Action Stage:
10
Historical Crests (1) 14.19 ft on 06/17/1990 (2) 14.13 ft on 06/16/2008 (3) 13.79 ft on 05/30/2004 (4) 13.70 ft on 04/19/2013 (5) 13.66 ft on 05/24/1999 (6) 13.26 ft on 05/01/2008 (7) 13.16 ft on 06/08/2002 (8) 13.14 ft on 03/12/2013 (9) 13.12 ft on 02/22/1997 (10) 13.11 ft on 06/30/1990 Show More Historical Crests
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