River stage
Eddyville, Des Moines River
- River level
- 58.64 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 59.65 ft
- Recent low
- 47.90 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EDYI4
- 30-day change
- +4.75 ft
- Average
- 53.24 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 72.00 ft
In brief
The Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA read 58.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.36 ft below action stage. That is 4.75 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EDYI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72.00 ft | 1993-07-12 |
| 2 | 71.87 ft | 2008-06-16 |
| 3 | 68.92 ft | 2015-02-23 |
| 4 | 68.68 ft | 2010-08-11 |
| 5 | 66.64 ft | 1984-06-26 |
| 6 | 65.94 ft | 1999-05-02 |
| 7 | 65.49 ft | 2019-05-30 |
| 8 | 64.90 ft | 1991-04-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 63.00 ft
Water from storm drains begins flooding the lower streets in town. Pumping of water over the levee also begins.
- 63.80 ft
Extensive lowland flooding occurs along US 63 south of Eddyville. Water affects some gravel roads.
- 67.00 ft
Water affects Hwy G71 north of Eddyville preventing access to residences and properties.
- 70.00 ft
Sandbagging of the levee at Eddyville occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Des Moines River flooding at Eddyville?
No. The Des Moines River at Eddyville is at 58.64 ft, 1.36 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Eddyville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 60 ft, minor flooding 63 ft, moderate flooding 68 ft and major flooding 70 ft.
What is the highest the Des Moines River has been at Eddyville?
The highest crest on record is 72.0 ft, on 1993-07-12.
Is the Des Moines River high or low right now at Eddyville?
At 58.64 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EDYI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05489200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.