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

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 10:09AM CDT until July 2 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 10:09 AM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 6:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Cerro Gordo, Worth and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave. George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:47 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

For the latest waterway observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 10:52AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 10:52 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 11:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms through tonight leading to excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM CDT.

Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 11:11AM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 11:11 AM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 10:09AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 10:09 AM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 6:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Cerro Gordo, Worth and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The North Raccoon River near Perry, or from the Greene-Dallas County line to the South Raccoon River. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water approaches the bottom of the US 169 bridge on the north side of Adel and affects agricultural land northeast of Adel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

For the latest waterway observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.