Middle River near Indianola

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 3:50 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 27 - Water threatens multiple county bridges. Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
  • 26 - Water approaches the underside of the US 65/69 overpass.
  • 25 - Water affects parts of Hwy G24.
  • 24 - Water reaches the south shoulder of Hwy G24 and affects numerous county gravel roads in the area.
  • 22 - Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
  • 20 - Water affects several rural county roads. Rd closures are possible near creeks adjoining the river.
  • 19 - Water affects agricultural land.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.4244, -93.5873
RFC NCRFC
State IA
WFO DMX
County Warren
Data Provider(s)
USGS 05486490

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 18.80 ft on 05-22-2024
2. 12.09 ft on 04-21-2023
3. 16.54 ft on 06-06-2022
4. 15.86 ft on 07-10-2021
5. 21.94 ft on 10-02-2019

Historic Crests

1. 25.55 ft on 06-06-2008
2. 25.33 ft on 06-09-1974
3. 25.19 ft on 03-13-2019
4. 24.90 ft on 07-29-2015
5. 24.60 ft on 09-10-2014

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 NGVD29
major Flooding 803.94 ft804.15 ft
moderate Flooding 801.94 ft802.15 ft
minor Flooding 798.94 ft799.15 ft
action 794.94 ft795.15 ft
Latest Value 786.54 ft786.75 ft
Gauge Zero 775.94 ft776.15 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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