Floyd River at Alton
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12' - Flood
16' - Moderate
22' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.52 ft
Flow: 0.0454 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 5.52 | 0.0454 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 5.52 | 0.0454 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 5.53 | 0.0466 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 5.53 | 0.0466 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 5.53 | 0.0466 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 5.53 | 0.0466 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 5.54 | 0.0478 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 5.54 | 0.0478 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 5.54 | 0.0478 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 5.55 | 0.0491 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 5.57 | 0.0518 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 5.57 | 0.0518 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 5.56 | 0.0504 |
26' -
Hwy 10 is flooded and substantial flooding is ongoing near the river throughout Alton.
24' -
Several houses on the north side of Alton flood. Water approaches Hwy 10 on the north side of Alton. The railroad tracks are also flooded.
22' -
More substantial street flooding begins in Alton including 3rd Ave south of the bridge. Additional structures are also in danger of flooding.
20' -
The lower levees in Alton may begin to be overtopped flooding some nearby industrial businesses. Hwy 60 south of Alton is flooded. Portions of Division St in Alton may also begin to flood and the bridge on 3rd Ave may also be closed.
18' -
The entire flood plain is under water and the river is about 1/2 mile wide. The flooding still primarily only affects agricultural land and county roads.
16' -
Significant amounts of crop and pasture land are flooded.
15' -
410th Street and Larch Avenue is inundated. Also 440th Street and Kingbird Avenue is flooded, and the water reaches the bottom of the bridge at CR L14 and 440th Street.
12' -
Flooding begins to affect the lower lying agricultural lands along the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2024 | 26.81 |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 21.96 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 20.87 |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 20.5 |
| May 27, 2013 | 19.19 |
| Jun 20, 1983 | 18.54 |
| Mar 23, 1979 | 18.4 |
| Mar 28, 1962 | 18.35 |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 18.04 |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 17.97 |
| Mar 4, 1969 | 17.78 |
| Mar 28, 1993 | 17.46 |
| Apr 1, 1965 | 17.36 |
| Jun 13, 1994 | 17.34 |
| Mar 28, 1960 | 17.27 |
| Feb 19, 1971 | 17.17 |
| Apr 23, 1985 | 16.93 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | 16.62 |
| Jun 13, 1984 | 16.58 |
| Jun 5, 1975 | 16.55 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
