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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 630 feet

Nearest Address:
Wabash Bridge
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Wapello County

GPS Coordinates: 41.01084795, -92.4112963

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 9:25AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 9:25 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

WHAT...Gusty winds with falling and blowing snow will quickly reduce visibility down to around or under a mile. Winds may gust over 40 mph at times as well. Snow amounts will be generally around an inch or less. WHERE...Much of northern into central Iowa and south central Iowa. WHEN...Now until 1 PM. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions and slower than normal commute times due to snow quickly covering roads and reducing visibility. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Motorists should be careful and prepare for quick changes in visibility and road conditions in a short distance as snow showers move in and out of an area.

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 10:43AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:45 PM

WHAT...Gusty winds with falling and blowing snow will quickly reduce visibility down to around or under a mile. Winds may gust over 40 mph at times as well. Snow amounts will be generally around an inch or less. WHERE...Portions of southern and south central Iowa. WHEN...Now until 1 PM. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions and slower than normal commute times due to snow quickly covering roads and reducing visibility. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Motorists should be careful and prepare for quick changes in visibility and road conditions in a short distance as snow showers move in and out of an area.

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 9:31AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 9:31 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

A band of light snow will continue to move southward today through the afternoon hours, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible for areas along and north of Highway 30. Northwesterly winds, gusting around 25 to 35 mph, will result in blowing snow, with reduced visibilities of a mile. Lower visibilities are possible in open, rural areas. Additionally, pavement temperatures in the teens should allow some partially snow-covered roads with slick spots. If planning to travel this morning through the afternoon hours, be ready for sharply reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Take it slow on the roadways, and allow plenty of following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 11:54AM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

Areas of light to moderate snow showers will move across north- central Missouri through this afternoon. While widespread travel impacts are not expected, the snow showers may produce very light snow accumulations, brief reductions in visibility, and gusty winds up to 35 mph. Drivers should use extra caution this afternoon.