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

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 1:23PM CDT until June 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Iowa, including the following county, Marion. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 122 PM CDT, Emergency management reported road closures due to heavy rain. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain this this afternoon may prolong or worsen the flooding, especially along Cedar Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Bussey, Hamilton, Marysville and Knoxville Municipal Airport.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

Flood Watch issued June 11 at 9:41AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:41 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Missouri... East Fork 102 River at Bedford affecting Taylor and Nodaway counties. Chariton River near Chariton affecting Monroe, Appanoose, Wayne and Lucas Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Chariton River near Chariton, or from Wolf Creek to Rathbun Reservoir. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.8 feet, Wate affects 450th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:07AM CDT until June 12 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:07 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Iowa, including the following counties, Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne. * WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads have been closed due to flooding especially across the southwest half of Monroe County. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 906 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chariton, Albia, Eddyville, Rathbun Lake, Lake Sundown, Moravia, Russell, Lovilia, Williamson, Melrose, Unionville, Millerton, Honey Creek State Park, Red Haw Lake State Park, Albia Municipal Airport and Chariton Municipal Airport.

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.

Flood Watch issued June 11 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Missouri... East Fork 102 River at Bedford affecting Taylor and Nodaway counties. Chariton River near Chariton affecting Monroe, Appanoose, Wayne and Lucas Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Chariton River near Chariton, or from Wolf Creek to Rathbun Reservoir. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.8 feet, Wate affects 450th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream 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 11 at 9:42AM CDT until June 13 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:42 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 945 AM CDT.