Des Moines River at Fort Dodge
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10.5' - Flood
16' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 PM CST 12/12/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.37 ft
Flow: 1.11 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM 12/12 | 4.37 | 1.11 |
| 4:45 PM 12/12 | 4.36 | 1.1 |
| 4:30 PM 12/12 | 4.35 | 1.09 |
| 4:15 PM 12/12 | 4.35 | 1.09 |
| 4:00 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 1.08 |
| 3:45 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 1.08 |
| 3:30 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 1.08 |
| 3:15 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 1.08 |
| 3:00 PM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
| 2:45 PM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
| 2:30 PM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
| 2:15 PM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 2:00 PM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 1:45 PM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 1:30 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 1:15 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 1:00 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 12:45 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 12:30 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 12:15 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 12:00 PM 12/12 | 4.31 | 1.04 |
| 11:45 AM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 11:30 AM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 11:15 AM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 11:00 AM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 10:45 AM 12/12 | 4.32 | 1.05 |
| 10:30 AM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
| 10:15 AM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
| 10:00 AM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
| 9:45 AM 12/12 | 4.33 | 1.06 |
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.
