Raccoon River near West Des Moines

Last updated: Jul 16, 2025, 1:41 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 45.6 - Water affects houses south of Commerce Dr.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.5281, -93.7819
RFC NCRFC
State IA
WFO DMX
County Polk
Data Provider(s)
USGS 05484600

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 32.93 ft on 05-03-2006

Historic Crests

1. 32.93 ft on 05-03-2006

Low Water Records

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

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 815.17 ft
Gauge Zero 782.69 ft

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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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