Station Name: Pella 5SW - Red Rock Lk (TW)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 699 feet

Nearest Address:
Horn's Ferry Bridge
Pella, IA 50219
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3642, -92.9756

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:46AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:46AM CST until January 24 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:43AM CST until January 24 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:14AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:14AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:52AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sporadic wind chills below 30 below may still occur along and north of Hwy 20 this afternoon and late evening.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:46AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:46AM CST until January 24 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.