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SwedenYellow River near Ion water level
River gauge, Yellow River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 193 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Yellow River near Ion reads 6.18 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.82 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.17 ft and 6.40 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
- 17.11 ftFebruary 10, 2009
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 6.82 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.11 ft | February 10, 2009 |
| 2 | 16.03 ft | June 9, 2008 |
| 3 | 15.20 ft | May 29, 1941 |
| 4 | 14.97 ft | April 26, 2008 |
| 5 | 14.64 ft | August 20, 2007 |
| 6 | 14.01 ft | August 25, 2016 |
| 7 | 13.71 ft | September 23, 2016 |
| 8 | 13.50 ft | June 16, 1944 |
| 9 | 13.10 ft | January 1, 1945 |
| 10 | 13.00 ft | June 5, 1946 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Yellow River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River at BabcockRiver gauge, Yellow River | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 100 mi |
| Yellow River at NecedahRiver gauge, Yellow River | 9.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 87 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Run Creek near MarquetteRiver gauge, Bloody Run Creek | 4.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Mississippi River at McGregorRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 6.95 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Mississippi River at ClaytonRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 11.61 ft | Low | +0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| Turkey River above French Hollow Cr at ElkaderRiver gauge, Turkey River | 6.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 20 mi |
| Kickapoo River at SteubenRiver gauge, Kickapoo River | 6.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 21 mi |
| Upper Iowa River near DorchesterRiver gauge, Upper Iowa River | 7.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Volga River at LittleportRiver gauge, Volga River | 6.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 25 mi |
| Turkey River at GarberRiver gauge, Turkey River | 8.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Yellow River near Ion?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 6.82 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 Yellow River near Ion today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 6.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Yellow River near Ion rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Yellow River near Ion normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Yellow River near Ion?
The highest level on record is 17.11 ft on February 10, 2009.
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:05389000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.11192, -91.26514(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 | 6.18 ft | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 193 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Yellow River near Ion (usgs:05389000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/yellow-river-near-ion
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer