Des Moines River near Stratford

Last updated: Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 19 - Water affects 157th St on the west side of Fraser.
  • 18.8 - Water affects the 400 block of Juniper Rd...west of Fraser. Water also affects the 1100 block of 155th St...east of Fraser.
  • 17.8 - Water affects the lower Ledges road. Water also affects 155th St east of Fraser and Juniper Rd north of Fraser.
  • 14 - Water primarily affects adjacent lowland areas.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.2522, -93.9975
RFC NCRFC
State IA
WFO DMX
County Hamilton
Data Provider(s)
USGS 05481300

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 21.31 ft on 06-27-2024
2. 13.94 ft on 05-16-2023
3. 10.78 ft on 06-17-2022
4. 6.94 ft on 05-23-2021
5. 15.90 ft on 03-21-2020
6. 22.12 ft on 03-21-2019
7. 22.26 ft on 03-18-2019
8. 23.08 ft on 09-24-2018
9. 15.26 ft on 05-23-2017
10. 19.02 ft on 12-16-2015

Historic Crests

1. 28.42 ft on 06-28-2010
2. 27.32 ft on 06-09-2008
3. 25.68 ft on 04-02-1993
4. 24.08 ft on 06-19-1984
5. 23.31 ft on 06-05-1991
6. 23.22 ft on 08-26-1979
7. 23.08 ft on 09-24-2018
8. 22.89 ft on 08-23-2007
9. 22.57 ft on 06-20-2014
10. 22.26 ft on 03-18-2019

Low Water Records

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 920.61 ft
moderate Flooding 918.61 ft
minor Flooding 912.61 ft
action 907.61 ft
Latest Value 902.90 ft
Gauge Zero 893.61 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Des Moines
9607 NW Beaver Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50131
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