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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Raccoon River (Central IA) at Des Moines Fleur Dr are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Upstream Locations Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Des Moines SE 6th St
Zoom Level:14
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 25
Moderate Flood Stage: 16
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 8
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 26.80 ft on 07/11/1993
(2) 24.66 ft on 06/13/2008
(3) 21.54 ft on 06/26/2015
(4) 20.45 ft on 06/16/1998
(5) 19.83 ft on 06/13/1947
(6) 19.77 ft on 03/15/2019
(7) 19.45 ft on 05/24/2004
(8) 19.42 ft on 06/17/1990
(9) 19.38 ft on 07/02/1986
(10) 19.17 ft on 04/27/2007
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 0.00 ft on 03/26/2021
(2) 11.23 ft on 10/12/2019
(3) 19.77 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 16.33 ft on 07/01/2018
(5) 12.24 ft on 05/21/2017
(6) 18.09 ft on 12/15/2015
(7) 21.54 ft on 06/26/2015
(8) 14.31 ft on 09/10/2014
(9) 16.44 ft on 06/01/2013
(10) 16.43 ft on 05/31/2013
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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31 This is the top of the levee surrounding Des Moines Water Works.
27.7 This is the top of the levee surrounding Valley Gardens.
22 The levee is closed across Southwest 22nd Street under the Fleur Drive viaduct. Levee closures also occur across three driveways into Principal Park.
21 The levee is closed across 63rd Street.
18.5 The maintenance buildings outside of the levee protection at Des Moines Water Works Park flood.
18 All the levee gates are closed in Water Works Park.
17.2 Water overtops portions of Fleur Drive.
17 The levee is closed across George Flagg Parkway just west of Fleur Drive. Levee gates are closed west of Southwest 18th Street at George Flagg Parkway, and at the railroad tracks.
16.5 Water begins affecting Fleur Drive. Above this stage...water flows through Water Works Park south of the Water Works Buildings...cutting off a large meander bend in the river and diverting increasing amounts of stream flow away from the main river channel.
15.5 Water approaches Fleur Drive and affects the Grays Lake trails.
13.5 Water affects the low areas of Water Works Park.
13.3 Southwest 30th Street is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Avenue. George Flagg Parkway is closed from Southwest 30th Street to Southwest 28th Street.
11.3 George Flagg Parkway is closed from Park Avenue to Southwest 30th Street.
9.5 Water impacts the lowest portions of the Bill Riley Trail.

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Des Moines, IA 50131
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