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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Upstream Gauge

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	30
Moderate Flood Stage:	26
Flood Stage:	24
Action Stage:	20
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 35.55 ft on 06/13/2008
(2) 34.29 ft on 07/11/1993
(3) 30.14 ft on 06/26/2015
(4) 29.83 ft on 07/02/2010
(5) 29.78 ft on 04/11/1965
(6) 29.16 ft on 03/16/2019
(7) 28.87 ft on 07/01/2018
(8) 28.86 ft on 04/02/1960
(9) 28.65 ft on 06/16/1998
(10) 28.46 ft on 06/19/1984
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 29.16 ft on 03/16/2019
(2) 28.87 ft on 07/01/2018
(3) 24.15 ft on 05/24/2017
(4) 26.93 ft on 12/15/2015
(5) 30.14 ft on 06/26/2015
(6) 25.97 ft on 07/01/2014
(7) 26.75 ft on 06/01/2013
(8) 26.74 ft on 05/31/2013
(9) 17.67 ft on 05/07/2012
(10) 24.09 ft on 06/21/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 6.80 ft on 02/24/1968
(2) 6.85 ft on 08/28/1971
(3) 6.87 ft on 09/09/1970
(4) 6.93 ft on 12/22/1966
(5) 7.10 ft on 05/19/1977
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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
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.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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37.3	This is the top of the levee on the downstream side of Southeast 6th Street.
35	Water completely fills the grass bowl of the Simon Estes Amphitheater.
34	Water surrounds Principal Park and approaches its entrances.
30	Water from the Des Moines River causes backwater impacts along portions of Fourmile Creek in the Vandalia Road and South Pleasant Hill Boulevard areas.
28.7	Simon Estes Amphitheater is inundated up to intersection of the arcing sidewalks.
28.5	Hartford Avenue is closed from Southeast 22nd Street to Southeast 30th Court.
26.3	Water covers Arthur Street east of Carlisle.
25.7	Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater.
24	The bike trail is closed east of Water Street. Portions of other bike trails are also affected.

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Additional Information

How low could the river get?

USGS 7-Day Streamflow Duration Hydrograph for this location:

USGS Cumulative Streamflow Hydrograph for this location:

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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.

NWS Information

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Des Moines Weather Forecast Office
9607 NW Beaver Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50131
(515) 270-2614
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