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

High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 3:09AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:09 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55-60 mph possible. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 11:37AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55-65 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. With snowfall, white-out conditions are expected at times.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 11:34AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 9:45 PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Sunday through Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions. Travel will become very dangerous, if not impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa. Precipitation will begin as rain on Sunday morning and transition to a wintry mix, which may produce a light glaze of ice, before transitioning fully to snow. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in power outages.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 12:33PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 12:33PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling during portions of this time will lead to visibilities being reduced to a quarter mile or less.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.