Station Name: Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 630 feet / 192 meters

Nearest Address:
Wabash Bridge
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Wapello County

GPS Coordinates: 41.01084795, -92.4112963

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 8:48AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:48 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Total accumulations between 8 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph at times. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing winds late today into tonight will cause blowing and drifting of snow and prolong travel impacts even after falling snow has ended. Travel conditions may not improve until Sunday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 3:45PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:45 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 1:45 AM

Snow will gradually end from west to east later this afternoon and evening. Gusty northwest winds will develop this evening with gusts over 40 possible through the overnight causing blowing and drifting of snow. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting over 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times. The Iowa DOT has listed Travel is Not Advised across parts of central Iowa.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 2:35AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 2:35 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this morning and then again this evening through tonight. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 12:45PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph overnight, resulting in blowing snow and reduced visibilties. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 2:35AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 2:35 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph most of today and tonight. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 12:45PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph overnight, resulting in blowing snow and reduced visibilties. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions are available at modot.org or by calling 511. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:41 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:56 PM

The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.