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Des Moines River at Fort Dodge
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10.5' - Flood
16' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:00 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.29 ft
Flow: 1.02 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 4.35 | 1.09 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 4.34 | 1.08 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 4.29 | 1.02 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 4.28 | 1.01 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 4.27 | 0.997 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 4.26 | 0.986 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 4.25 | 0.975 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 4.24 | 0.964 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 4.23 | 0.954 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 4.23 | 0.954 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 4.22 | 0.943 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 4.22 | 0.943 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 4.22 | 0.943 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 4.22 | 0.943 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 4.21 | 0.932 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 4.21 | 0.932 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 4.21 | 0.932 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 4.21 | 0.932 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 4.21 | 0.932 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 4.2 | 0.922 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 4.2 | 0.922 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.911 |
17' -
Water reaches the bottom of the railroad trestle approach. Extensive sandbagging also occurs along the river.
16' -
Water threatens the Phinney Park riverside trail along the west bank.
15' -
Water affects some residences in Lehigh and may affect Riverside Dr in northern Webster County.
14' -
Water affects some access roads along the river in Fort Dodge as well as in Lehigh.
13' -
Water affects residences along the west bank of the river in Lehigh and threatens industries near Phinney Park.
12' -
Water affects campgrounds in the downstream parks between Fort Dodge and Lehigh.
11' -
Water affects lowland areas near the river and threatens residences along the river in Fort Dodge.
10' -
Water affects roads to residences in Fort Dodge along the river and limits access to some subdivisions.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1947 | 20.28 |
| Jun 21, 1954 | 19.94 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | 18.45 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 17.12 |
| Jun 27, 2010 | 16.83 |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 16.47 |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 16.39 |
| Jun 19, 1984 | 15.6 |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 15.31 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 15.27 |
| Aug 22, 2007 | 15.17 |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 15.04 |
| May 30, 1915 | 14.66 |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 14.61 |
| Sep 23, 2018 | 14.14 |
| Apr 1, 1962 | 14 |
| May 18, 1991 | 13.9 |
| Mar 5, 1994 | 13.65 |
| Mar 22, 1917 | 13.56 |
| Apr 15, 1969 | 13.49 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
