Station Name: Des Moines River near Pella, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 741 feet / 226 meters

Nearest Address:
1102 198th Pl
Pella, IA 50138
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.36055325, -92.9732556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 1:41PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 1:41 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact post-Thanksgiving travel.

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 28 at 9:48PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 9:48 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Saturday night. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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 28 at 1:41PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 1:41 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Appanoose, Davis, and Wapello Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact post-Thanksgiving travel.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 7:45PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 7:45 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * 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 to impossible.

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.