Floyd River at Le Mars
Critical Stages
18' - Action
20' - Flood
21' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:09 PM LMT 12/31/00
Status: Obs Not Current
Stage: -999 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM 12/3 | 9.91 | 0.117 |
| 7:00 AM 12/3 | 9.94 | 0.12 |
| 6:00 AM 12/3 | 9.93 | 0.119 |
| 5:00 AM 12/3 | 9.96 | 0.122 |
| 4:00 AM 12/3 | 10.01 | 0.127 |
| 3:00 AM 12/3 | 10 | 0.126 |
| 2:00 AM 12/3 | 10.02 | 0.128 |
| 1:00 AM 12/3 | 10.01 | 0.127 |
| 12:00 AM 12/3 | 10.02 | 0.128 |
| 11:00 PM 12/2 | 10.02 | 0.128 |
| 9:00 PM 12/2 | 10.01 | 0.127 |
| 8:00 PM 12/2 | 10.02 | 0.128 |
| 7:00 PM 12/2 | 10.02 | 0.128 |
| 6:00 PM 12/2 | 10.02 | 0.128 |
| 5:00 PM 12/2 | 10 | 0.126 |
| 4:00 PM 12/2 | 10 | 0.126 |
| 3:00 PM 12/2 | 9.98 | 0.124 |
| 2:00 PM 12/2 | 9.96 | 0.122 |
| 1:00 PM 12/2 | 9.96 | 0.122 |
| 12:00 PM 12/2 | 9.89 | 0.115 |
| 11:00 AM 12/2 | 9.93 | 0.119 |
| 10:00 AM 12/2 | 9.93 | 0.119 |
| 9:00 AM 12/2 | 9.93 | 0.119 |
| 8:00 AM 12/2 | 9.92 | 0.118 |
| 7:00 AM 12/2 | 9.86 | 0.112 |
| 6:00 AM 12/2 | 9.89 | 0.115 |
| 5:00 AM 12/2 | 9.86 | 0.112 |
| 4:00 AM 12/2 | 9.88 | 0.114 |
| 3:00 AM 12/2 | 9.89 | 0.115 |
| 2:00 AM 12/2 | 9.92 | 0.118 |
30.5' -
Water nears the feedhorn of the automated sensor and thus river level data may be lost.
30' -
Substantial flooding of homes and businesses is ongoing and water approaches or floods portions of Hwy 75.
26' -
The northern portion of the airport is flooded and the wastewater treatment plant in Le Mars begins to flood. At least a couple of houses on the north side of Le Mars may be in danger of flooding.
25' -
The wastewater treatment plant will begin to be surrounded by water and several outbuildings along the river may begin to flood.
24' -
Approximately 2100 acres of farm land are flooded.
23' -
The parking lot for the bike trail off of Hwy 75 begins to flood.
22' -
Approximately 1400 acres of farm land are flooded.
21' -
Flooding begins to affect 4th Avenue NE in Le Mars.
20.5' -
160th Street near Highway 60 may begin to flood.
20' -
Agricultural land begins to flood, and the low lying areas in the western edges of Le Mars begin to flood.
18' -
The lowest banks within the parks in Le Mars begin to be overtopped and portions of the bike trail along the river are flooded.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2024 | 27.97 |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 26.4 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | 26.4 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 25.84 |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 24.5 |
| Apr 3, 1973 | 24.4 |
| Mar 29, 1962 | 24.1 |
| May 27, 2013 | 24 |
| Jun 21, 1983 | 24 |
| Apr 4, 1969 | 23.9 |
| Mar 23, 1979 | 23.5 |
| Mar 29, 1960 | 22.8 |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 22.5 |
| Apr 1, 1965 | 22 |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 22 |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 21.7 |
| Jul 10, 1982 | 21.6 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | 21.5 |
| Apr 24, 1985 | 21.1 |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 20.88 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
