Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/30/2025 11:44 AM CDTRecord: 13.4 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 14 ft Minor Flooding 9 ft Action 8 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 18.1 - Residential evacuations occur in 10800 and 10900 blocks of Lincoln Ave.
- 16.9 - Residential evacuations occur at Diamond Ridge Ct. 94th St is closed.
- 15.5 - Residential evacuations occur near the intersection of 104th St and Rio Valley.
- 14.6 - The intersection of 86th St and University Ave is closed.
- 13.9 - 100th St and 114th St are closed.
- 13.5 - Residential evacuations occur northwest of Indian Hills Junior High.
- 13.1 - Residential evacuations occur along the lower elevations of 75th St...78th St...and 80th St.
- 12.6 - University Blvd flood protection measures are deployed.
- 11.4 - 86th St is closed.
- 10.8 - Maddox Parkway is closed.
- 9 - Swanson Blvd is closed from Harbach Blvd west to NW 94th St due to storm sewer backup. The intersection of 93rd St and Lincoln St is closed also due to storm sewer backup.
- 8 - Greenbelt Park is closed off of 100th St and Maddox Parkway.
- 5 - The Clive Greenbelt bike trail gates are closed.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 41.6114, -93.7764 |
| RFC | NCRFC |
| State | IA |
| WFO | DMX |
| County | Polk |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| City of Des Moines, IA | City of Des Moines, IA |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 11.00 ft | on 06-30-2018 | (P) |
| 2. | 13.41 ft | on 06-25-2015 | |
| 3. | 12.28 ft | on 08-09-2010 | |
| 4. | 11.08 ft | on 08-23-2002 | |
| 5. | 8.92 ft | on 06-18-1998 | |
| 6. | 8.98 ft | on 02-18-1997 | |
| 7. | 10.54 ft | on 05-24-1996 | |
| 8. | 6.40 ft | on 05-09-1995 | |
| 9. | 4.93 ft | on 03-04-1994 | |
| 10. | 11.92 ft | on 08-29-1993 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 11.00 ft | on 06-30-2018 | (P) |
| 2. | 13.41 ft | on 06-25-2015 | |
| 3. | 12.28 ft | on 08-09-2010 | |
| 4. | 11.08 ft | on 08-23-2002 | |
| 5. | 8.92 ft | on 06-18-1998 | |
| 6. | 8.98 ft | on 02-18-1997 | |
| 7. | 10.54 ft | on 05-24-1996 | |
| 8. | 6.40 ft | on 05-09-1995 | |
| 9. | 4.93 ft | on 03-04-1994 | |
| 10. | 11.92 ft | on 08-29-1993 | |
| 11. | 6.66 ft | on 07-25-1992 | |
| 12. | 7.18 ft | on 06-04-1991 | |
| 13. | 13.00 ft | on 08-01-1990 | |
| 14. | 11.07 ft | on 06-16-1990 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.41 ft | on 06-25-2015 | |
| 2. | 13.00 ft | on 08-01-1990 | |
| 3. | 12.28 ft | on 08-09-2010 | |
| 4. | 11.92 ft | on 08-29-1993 | |
| 5. | 11.08 ft | on 08-23-2002 | |
| 6. | 11.07 ft | on 06-16-1990 | |
| 7. | 11.00 ft | on 06-30-2018 | (P) |
| 8. | 10.54 ft | on 05-24-1996 | |
| 9. | 8.98 ft | on 02-18-1997 | |
| 10. | 8.92 ft | on 06-18-1998 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.41 ft | on 06-25-2015 | |
| 2. | 13.00 ft | on 08-01-1990 | |
| 3. | 12.28 ft | on 08-09-2010 | |
| 4. | 11.92 ft | on 08-29-1993 | |
| 5. | 11.08 ft | on 08-23-2002 | |
| 6. | 11.07 ft | on 06-16-1990 | |
| 7. | 11.00 ft | on 06-30-2018 | (P) |
| 8. | 10.54 ft | on 05-24-1996 | |
| 9. | 8.98 ft | on 02-18-1997 | |
| 10. | 8.92 ft | on 06-18-1998 | |
| 11. | 7.18 ft | on 06-04-1991 | |
| 12. | 6.66 ft | on 07-25-1992 | |
| 13. | 6.40 ft | on 05-09-1995 | |
| 14. | 4.93 ft | on 03-04-1994 |
Low Water Records
Low Water Records
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 865.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 864.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 859.00 ft |
| action | 858.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 853.42 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 850.00 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
- This streamgage will not provide readings below 3.74 ft. Thus the hydrograph will appear as a flat line around 3.74 ft when the actual stage is below this level.
Collaborative Agencies
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