NOTE:
Forecasts for the West Nishnabotna River near Hancock are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
23
Widespread flooding occurs along the reach of the river but Hancock is still safe from the flood waters.
22
The lowland areas of Avoca begin to flood.
19
The lowland areas in Oakland begin to flood.
16
The approach to the gage floods from the left bank.
14
The left bank near the gage floods Botnabend Park in Hancock.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
23
Moderate Flood Stage:
19
Flood Stage:
14
Action Stage:
12
Historical Crests (1) 23.52 ft on 07/10/1993 (2) 22.12 ft on 09/13/1972 (3) 20.53 ft on 05/06/2007 (4) 20.44 ft on 03/01/1965 (5) 19.54 ft on 03/18/1979 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE:
Forecasts for the West Nishnabotna River near Randolph are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
23
County road J18 (120th Street) west of Randolph begins to flood.
22
County Road L-68 located 5 miles south of Randolph begins to flood.
19
Rural agricultural lands begin to flood.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
24
Moderate Flood Stage:
22
Flood Stage:
19
Action Stage:
17
Historical Crests (1) 24.60 ft on 03/05/1949 (2) 24.50 ft on 05/26/1987 (3) 24.16 ft on 05/07/2007 (4) 24.00 ft on 06/24/1947 (5) 23.92 ft on 06/15/1998 Show More Historical Crests
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