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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 742 feet

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

GPS Coordinates: 41.36055325, -92.9732556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 3:07AM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 3:07 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:15 AM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 10:12AM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22%. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 5:10AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 5:10 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:15 PM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 9:00AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 9:00 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. * TIMING...Through this evening. * WINDS...West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 to 50 mph, strongest winds north of I-80. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.