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

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 6 at 1:20PM CDT until April 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:30 PM

...BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE IN SOUTHWEST IOWA TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING... .Moderate to heavy snowfall is forecast to occur in a band over southwest Iowa beginning late this evening and continuing into Tuesday morning. Snow amounts around 2 to 4 inches are expected, with a narrow swath of higher amounts nearing 6 inches or more possible within parts of the advisory area. This band will have a sharp cutoff of snowfall amounts, especially on the northeastern edge. Those that fall under this snow band should expect impacts to travel conditions, including during the Tuesday morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts near 6 inches possible in a narrow band. * WHERE...Portions of west central into southwest and south central Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 6 at 9:11PM CDT until April 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 7:15 AM

...BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE IN SOUTHWEST IOWA TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING... .Moderate to heavy snowfall is forecast to occur in a band over southwest Iowa beginning late this evening and continuing into Tuesday morning. Snow amounts around 2 to 4 inches are expected, with a narrow swath of higher amounts nearing 6 inches or more possible within parts of the advisory area. This band will have a sharp cutoff of snowfall amounts, especially on the northeastern edge. Those that fall under this snow band should expect impacts to travel conditions, including during the Tuesday morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts near 6 inches possible in a narrow band. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:00AM CDT until April 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 7:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 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 April 6 at 9:11PM CDT until April 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Backwater from the Iowa River covers portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 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.