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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 Iowa River at Wapello are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year.

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Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	27.5
Moderate Flood Stage:	25
Flood Stage:	21
Action Stage:	18.5
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 32.15 ft on 06/14/2008
(2) 30.18 ft on 07/03/2014
(3) 29.53 ft on 07/07/1993
(4) 28.91 ft on 06/19/1990
(5) 28.63 ft on 04/22/1973
(6) 28.15 ft on 04/20/2013
(7) 28.12 ft on 05/19/1974
(8) 28.10 ft on 07/08/1993
(9) 27.21 ft on 05/31/2019 (P)
(10) 27.20 ft on 09/30/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 24.03 ft on 06/28/2020 (P)
(2) 27.21 ft on 05/31/2019 (P)
(3) 21.49 ft on 05/21/2019 (P)
(4) 26.47 ft on 03/21/2019 (P)
(5) 26.78 ft on 10/11/2018 (P)
(6) 25.81 ft on 09/08/2018 (P)
(7) 19.89 ft on 04/08/2017
(8) 27.20 ft on 09/30/2016
(9) 20.76 ft on 06/17/2015
(10) 30.18 ft on 07/03/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	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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42	Water overtops the Wapello levee system which extends 3.5 to 5.0 mi downstream from the city.
41	Water is at the bottom of the U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
38	Water is at the bottom of the Iowa Highway 99 bridge at Wapello.
32	Water affects unprotected areas of Wapello.
27.5	Major Flood Stage. Water affects U.S. Highway 61 north of Wapello.
25	Moderate Flood Stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land. Numerous secondary roads are under water.
22	Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
21	Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural land near the river is flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms.
20	Low lying areas begin taking on water.

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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.

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