Des Moines River near Stratford
Critical Stages
14' - Action
19' - Flood
25' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:00 AM CST 12/12/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.26 ft
Flow: 1.74 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 10:45 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 10:30 AM 12/12 | 6.25 | 1.73 |
| 10:15 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 10:00 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 9:45 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 9:30 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 9:15 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 9:00 AM 12/12 | 6.28 | 1.77 |
| 8:45 AM 12/12 | 6.28 | 1.77 |
| 8:30 AM 12/12 | 6.28 | 1.77 |
| 8:15 AM 12/12 | 6.28 | 1.77 |
| 8:00 AM 12/12 | 6.29 | 1.78 |
| 7:45 AM 12/12 | 6.28 | 1.77 |
| 7:30 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 7:15 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 7:00 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 6:45 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 6:30 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 6:15 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 6:00 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 5:45 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 5:30 AM 12/12 | 6.25 | 1.73 |
| 5:15 AM 12/12 | 6.25 | 1.73 |
| 5:00 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 4:45 AM 12/12 | 6.27 | 1.76 |
| 4:30 AM 12/12 | 6.26 | 1.74 |
| 4:15 AM 12/12 | 6.24 | 1.72 |
| 4:00 AM 12/12 | 6.24 | 1.72 |
| 3:45 AM 12/12 | 6.25 | 1.73 |
19' -
Water affects 157th St on the west side of Fraser.
18.8' -
Water affects the 400 block of Juniper Rd...west of Fraser. Water also affects the 1100 block of 155th St...east of Fraser.
17.8' -
Water affects the lower Ledges road. Water also affects 155th St east of Fraser and Juniper Rd north of Fraser.
14' -
Water primarily affects adjacent lowland areas.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2010 | 28.42 |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 27.32 |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 25.68 |
| Jun 19, 1984 | 24.08 |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 23.31 |
| Aug 26, 1979 | 23.22 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | 23.08 |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 22.89 |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 22.57 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 22.26 |
| Jul 3, 1983 | 22.22 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 22.12 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 21.31 |
| May 5, 2001 | 21.25 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 21.21 |
| May 25, 2004 | 21.21 |
| May 29, 2013 | 20.68 |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 20.22 |
| Jun 25, 1975 | 19.36 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | 19.12 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.