South Skunk River at Colfax
Critical Stages
15' - Action
18' - Flood
19' - Moderate
21' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:45 AM CST 12/9/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.83 ft
Flow: 0.207 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM 12/9 | 7.83 | 0.207 |
| 7:30 AM 12/9 | 7.83 | 0.207 |
| 7:15 AM 12/9 | 7.82 | 0.204 |
| 7:00 AM 12/9 | 7.82 | 0.204 |
| 6:45 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
| 6:30 AM 12/9 | 7.8 | 0.198 |
| 6:15 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 6:00 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 5:45 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 5:30 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 5:15 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 5:00 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 4:45 AM 12/9 | 7.77 | 0.19 |
| 4:30 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 4:15 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 4:00 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 3:45 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 3:30 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 3:15 AM 12/9 | 7.78 | 0.193 |
| 3:00 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 2:45 AM 12/9 | 7.79 | 0.195 |
| 2:30 AM 12/9 | 7.8 | 0.198 |
| 2:15 AM 12/9 | 7.8 | 0.198 |
| 2:00 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
| 1:45 AM 12/9 | 7.82 | 0.204 |
| 1:30 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
| 1:15 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
| 1:00 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
| 12:45 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
| 12:30 AM 12/9 | 7.81 | 0.201 |
24' -
Water reaches the bottom of the I-80 bridge as well as the Iowa 117 bridge.
22' -
Water affects I-80 between mile markers 155 and 159...as well as much of downtown Colfax and numerous residences on the west and northwest side of town.
21' -
Water threatens I-80 between mile markers 155 and 159 due to backup from Indian Creek. Water also affects the railroad trestle.
20.9' -
Water affects the levee near the Iowa 117 bridge as well as the first two downtown blocks of Colfax adjacent to the river.
20' -
Water affects Iowa 14 south of Newton.
19' -
Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor.
15.5' -
Storm sewers are closed. Water affects nearby agricultural land.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2010 | 23.85 |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 21.53 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 20.25 |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 19.07 |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 19.02 |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 18.9 |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 18.8 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 18.71 |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 18.68 |
| May 30, 2013 | 18.54 |
| May 24, 2004 | 18.38 |
| Jun 19, 1996 | 18.23 |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 18.16 |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 18.07 |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 18.05 |
| Aug 27, 1987 | 17.35 |
| Jul 1, 1986 | 17.15 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 16.8 |
| May 22, 2024 | 16.42 |
| Jun 12, 1999 | 16.42 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
