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 Skunk River near Sigourney are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
26
Water affects the south approach to the Highway 149 bridge.
18
Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney.
16
Water affects agricultural land...some county roads and farm houses.
14
Water affects some lower agricultural land along the river.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
21
Moderate Flood Stage:
18
Flood Stage:
16
Action Stage:
14.5
Historical Crests (1) 25.33 ft on 03/31/1960 (2) 25.18 ft on 06/20/1990 (3) 24.68 ft on 07/06/1993 (4) 23.85 ft on 06/14/1966 (5) 23.65 ft on 08/12/2010 (6) 22.80 ft on 05/01/1944 (7) 22.80 ft on 04/25/1976 (8) 22.57 ft on 01/07/1946 (9) 22.57 ft on 09/21/1965 (10) 22.51 ft on 05/19/1974 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 Skunk River at Augusta are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Impacts
27
Water reaches the bottom of the Perkins Road bridge deck at Augusta.
25
Water affects lower houses in Augusta.
22
Water affects basements in Augusta.
19
Water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta.
18
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
16
Water floods some agricultural land near the river.
15
Water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
20
Moderate Flood Stage:
17
Flood Stage:
15
Action Stage:
14
Historical Crests (1) 27.05 ft on 04/23/1973 (2) 25.00 ft on 04/03/1960 (3) 24.90 ft on 09/24/1965 (4) 24.44 ft on 01/25/2010 (5) 23.70 ft on 07/10/1993 (6) 23.04 ft on 05/26/1944 (7) 22.87 ft on 03/10/2010 (8) 22.85 ft on 06/16/2008 (9) 22.80 ft on 08/16/2010 (10) 22.60 ft on 06/17/1930 Show More Historical Crests
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