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SwedenNodaway River at Clarinda water level
River gauge, Nodaway River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 524 cfs
History
What this means
The Nodaway River at Clarinda is at 11.19 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.81 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 11.19 ft and 11.50 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
- 26.70 ftMay 24, 2019
Floating and fishing near Nodaway River at Clarinda
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 23.00 ft, 11.81 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- Commerical areas near the river in the northeast part of town begin to flood.
- 29.00 ft
- The town of Clarinda is well outside the floodplain, even at this level. However, floodwaters begin to encroach on buildings east of North First Street. In addition, floodwaters may begin to impact the city lagoons.
- 26.00 ft
- Several residences located on the outskirts of town may begin to be threatened by floodwaters.
- 23.00 ft
- T Avenue northeast of Clarinda begins to flood or is very close to flooding. County roads near the river are flooded. Clarinda itself is well outside the floodplain and is not directly impacted.
- 22.00 ft
- Though the majority of the river remains contained in the channel, some overflow begins north of Washington Street and even more so northeast of Clarinda. Despite this overflow, no significant impacts are occurring.
- 18.50 ft
- At this level, the dam will be submerged and channel control will exist.
- 11.19 ft
- Right now
- 10.50 ft
- This is the gage height of the top of the low-head dam located 500 feet downstream of the gage.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 13 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.70 ft | May 24, 2019 |
| 2 | 26.61 ft | June 5, 2008 |
| 3 | 26.47 ft | March 14, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.67 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Nodaway River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodaway River near Burlington JunctionRiver gauge, Nodaway River | 5.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 21 mi |
| Nodaway River near GrahamRiver gauge, Nodaway River | 891 cfs | High | −199.0 cfs | 37 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near ClarindaRiver gauge, East Nodaway River | 10.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Snake Creek near YorktownRiver gauge, Snake Creek | 79.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 6.0 mi |
| East Fork 102 River at BedfordRiver gauge, East Fork 102 River | 10.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| East Nishnabotna River at Red OakRiver gauge, East Nishnabotna River | 8.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 22 mi |
| East Tarkio Creek near StantonRiver gauge, East Tarkio Creek | 0.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Tarkio River near ElliottRiver gauge, Tarkio River | 2.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| One Hundred and Two River at MaryvilleRiver gauge, One Hundred and Two River | 6.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| West Nishnabotna River at RandolphRiver gauge, West Nishnabotna River | 10.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Nodaway River at Clarinda?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 11.81 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 Nodaway River at Clarinda today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 AM CDT, the water level was 11.19 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Nodaway River at Clarinda rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nodaway River at Clarinda normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nodaway River at Clarinda?
The highest level on record is 26.70 ft on May 24, 2019.
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:06817000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.74322, -95.01453(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 | 11.19 ft | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 524 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nodaway River at Clarinda (usgs:06817000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/nodaway-river-at-clarinda
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