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

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 3:34AM CDT until July 7 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 3:34 AM
Expires: Mon July 6, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties. South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Polk and Jasper Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain at a crest of 19.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:38PM CDT until July 7 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun July 5, 2026, 8:38 PM
Expires: Mon July 6, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Polk and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:59AM CDT until July 7 at 12:08PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 8:59 AM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Marion and Jasper Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Monday, July 13. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:35PM CDT until July 7 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun July 5, 2026, 8:35 PM
Expires: Mon July 6, 2026, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Jones and Linn Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.3 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 845 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:39AM CDT until July 7 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 9:39 AM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 945 AM CDT.