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Wapsipinicon River at Independence
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12' - Flood
13' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:30 PM CST 12/7/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.82 ft
Flow: 0.213 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 10:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 10:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 9:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 9:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 9:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 9:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 8:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 8:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 8:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 8:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 7:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 7:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 7:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 7:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 6:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 6:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 6:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 6:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 5:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 5:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 5:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 5:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 4:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 4:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 4:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 4:00 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 3:45 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 3:30 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
| 3:15 PM 12/7 | 4.82 | 0.213 |
22' -
Water affects Iowa Highway 150 from the cemetery to Three Elms Park Road in Independence. Water also floods most residences and businesses from the river to 2nd Avenue NE.
21.8' -
Water affects 1st Street from 2nd Avenue E to 3rd Avenue W including the river bridge surface.
21.5' -
Water reaches the bottom of the 2nd Street S bridge deck and reaches the alleyway on the east bank between 1st Street and 2nd Street S.
21.3' -
Water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge on the north end of Independence.
21.1' -
Water affects the fronts of businesses on 1st Street in Independence.
21' -
Water affects residences on the south side of 2nd Street S and also reaches the bottom 1st Street bridge deck. Water reaches the guardrails of the Iowa Highway 150 bridge and floods much of the cemetery.
20' -
Water affects most residences, businesses, and parks in Independence. Flooding also occurs in Fairbank, Littleton, and Central City. Water also floods farmland and a few residences in Quasqueton.
19' -
Water affects the backs of businesses on 1st Street in Independence.
18' -
Water affects 1st Street and reaches the bottom of the Iowa Highway 150 bridge deck.
16' -
Water affects many residences, businesses, and parks in Independence and Littleton.
15' -
Water affects the cemetery on the south side of Independence. In Littleton, water affects residences along Water, State, and Benton Streets, and cabins west of the river.
14' -
Water affects residences and streets in low-lying areas of Independence and Littleton.
12' -
Water affects low-lying streets in Independence.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 18, 1999 | 22.35 |
| Jul 18, 1968 | 21.11 |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 20.3 |
| Sep 25, 2016 | 19.29 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 18.86 |
| Jul 24, 1999 | 18.8 |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 18.77 |
| Jun 14, 1947 | 18.74 |
| Apr 30, 1951 | 18.2 |
| May 23, 2004 | 18 |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 17.97 |
| Aug 30, 1979 | 17.31 |
| Sep 5, 2018 | 16.86 |
| Mar 29, 1961 | 16.11 |
| Jul 2, 1969 | 15.76 |
| Jun 17, 1944 | 15.64 |
| Mar 30, 1960 | 15.63 |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 15.43 |
| Mar 31, 1962 | 15.43 |
| Apr 3, 1993 | 14.9 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
