Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 water level

Name: Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Fourmile Creek, Iowa, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.61ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM CDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 96.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 is at 2.61 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.39 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.61 ft and 3.42 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.17 ftJuly 1, 2018

Floating and fishing near Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.39 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.20 ft: Water affects back yards along NE Hillcrest Ct and possibly affects I-35 near MM 94.
10.00 ft: Water affects a few houses west of NE Delaware Ave.
7.60 ft: The creek is near bankfull.
2.61 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.17 ft	July 1, 2018
2	13.69 ft	August 11, 2010
3	12.19 ft	July 28, 2008
4	10.68 ft	March 13, 2019
5	10.60 ft	May 23, 2004
6	10.36 ft	June 30, 2014
7	10.30 ft	June 25, 2005
8	10.18 ft	June 10, 2011
9	10.05 ft	April 25, 2007
10	9.99 ft	May 13, 2005

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Fourmile Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fourmile Creek at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Fourmile Creek	4.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Des Moines River near SaylorvilleRiver gauge, Des Moines River	4,320 cfs	High	−1,610.0 cfs	5.7 mi
Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Des Moines River	16.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.39 ft	8 mi
Beaver Creek near GrimesRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	6.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	9 mi
Des Moines River below Raccoon River at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Des Moines River	16.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.92 ft	10 mi
Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Raccoon River	7.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.70 ft	10 mi
Walnut Creek at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Walnut Creek	3.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Raccoon River	25.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.61 ft	13 mi
Indian Creek near MingoRiver gauge, Indian Creek	434 cfs	Very high	−59.0 cfs	15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.39 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM CDT, the water level was 2.61 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.64 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1?

The highest level on record is 16.17 ft on July 1, 2018.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:05485605 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.71733, -93.56961 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.61 ft	2026-10-21 07:15	Provisional
Flow	96.5 cfs	2026-10-21 07:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 (usgs:05485605). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/fourmile-creek-near-ankeny-ia-ds1

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer