Nodaway River at Clarinda
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) 07/03/2025 5:15 PM CDTRecord: 26.6 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 29 ft Moderate Flooding 26 ft Minor Flooding 23 ft Action 21 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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.
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
- 32 - Floodwaters may begin to impact city lagoons located near the gage.
- 24 - Additional lowlands, some farmlands, and county roads flood.
- 23 - Rural lowlands begin overflowing.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 26.70 ft | on 05-24-2019 |
| 2. | 26.47 ft | on 03-14-2019 |
| 3. | 26.61 ft | on 06-05-2008 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 26.70 ft | on 05-24-2019 |
| 2. | 26.47 ft | on 03-14-2019 |
| 3. | 26.61 ft | on 06-05-2008 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 26.70 ft | on 05-24-2019 |
| 2. | 26.61 ft | on 06-05-2008 |
| 3. | 26.47 ft | on 03-14-2019 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 26.70 ft | on 05-24-2019 |
| 2. | 26.61 ft | on 06-05-2008 |
| 3. | 26.47 ft | on 03-14-2019 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 985.01 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 982.01 ft |
| minor Flooding | 979.01 ft |
| action | 977.01 ft |
| Latest Value | 967.26 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 956.01 ft |
Unique Local Info
On October 1, 2010 this gauge was moved 1500 feet upstream from its previous location (Washington Street bridge) and 500 feet above of a low head dam. The zero datum was not changed. However, because of this move crest values before and after this date may not correlate and have thus been removed with the exception of the record crest in 2008.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.