Des Moines River near Tracy
Critical Stages
13' - Action
14' - Flood
20' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:15 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.42 ft
Flow: 2.62 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 3.42 | 2.62 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 3.4 | 2.58 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 3.39 | 2.55 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 3.37 | 2.51 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 3.35 | 2.46 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.34 | 2.44 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 3.32 | 2.4 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 3.3 | 2.35 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 3.28 | 2.31 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 3.26 | 2.26 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 3.25 | 2.24 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 3.23 | 2.2 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 3.22 | 2.17 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 3.19 | 2.11 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 3.17 | 2.06 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 3.15 | 2.02 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 1.98 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 3.12 | 1.96 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 3.1 | 1.91 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 3.07 | 1.85 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 3.05 | 1.81 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 3.04 | 1.79 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 3.02 | 1.75 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 3.01 | 1.73 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 2.99 | 1.69 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 2.98 | 1.67 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 2.97 | 1.65 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 2.96 | 1.63 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 2.96 | 1.63 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 2.96 | 1.63 |
24' -
Water affects the town of Harvey.
23' -
Portions of Iowa 92 east of Harvey are likely underwater.
22' -
Water approaches parts of Iowa 92.
20' -
Water threatens several residences in the vicinity of Bellefontaine and affects rural roads east and southeast of the intersection of Ashland Ave and Water St.
19' -
Water affects rural gravel roads in the flood plain.
17' -
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs primarily downstream of Tracy on the north bank.
14' -
Minimal flooding impacts occur at this level. The town of Tracy is situated on high ground and is generally not affected by flooding.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1947 | 26.5 |
| May 31, 1903 | 25 |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 24.16 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 23.7 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | 23.17 |
| Apr 4, 1960 | 23 |
| Jun 27, 1954 | 22.14 |
| May 23, 1944 | 21.6 |
| Apr 5, 1962 | 20.69 |
| Jun 17, 1967 | 20.38 |
| Jun 28, 1935 | 20.2 |
| Mar 22, 1948 | 20.1 |
| Apr 2, 1951 | 19.81 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 19.62 |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 19.21 |
| Apr 18, 1945 | 18.8 |
| Jan 6, 1946 | 18.8 |
| Mar 16, 1929 | 18.6 |
| Apr 2, 1961 | 18.12 |
| Jun 27, 1984 | 18.11 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
