+125.0 cfs (+33.97%) since yesterday
141.63% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
East Nishnabotna River
was last observed at
493
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
978
acre-ft of water today; about 142%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
348 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-03-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at
725 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
reporting a streamflow rate of 369 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the East Nishnabotna River, with a gauge stage of
6.18 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the East Nishnabotna River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,109 ft, the
East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic.
Last Updated
2024-05-03
Streamflow
493.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
141.63%
Maximum
725.0 cfs
2024-03-27
About the east nishnabotna river
The East Nishnabotna River is a river in western Iowa, United States. It flows for approximately 70 miles, beginning in Audubon County and ending at its confluence with the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County. The river was historically used for transportation and trade in the region. It is now primarily used for agriculture, with irrigation systems drawing water from the river. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Anita Dam and the Lake Icaria Dam. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The East Nishnabotna River is also home to several species of fish, including catfish, bass, and crappie.