East Nishnabotna River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM, the East Nishnabotna River is flowing at 8,050 cfs at Red Oak, IA and up 371% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3,200 to 8,050 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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East Nishnabotna River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Red Oak, the East Nishnabotna River is running 8,050 cfs, up 371% since yesterday.
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Red Oak (+371%) and Atlantic (+146%).
Flood watch: Red Oak is at action stage (16.69 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the East Nishnabotna River
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak is at 16.69 ft — action stage (flood stage 18.0 ft).
How the East Nishnabotna River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Atlantic1,109 ft 3,200 cfs
- Red Oak1,013 ft 8,050 cfs
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
East Nishnabotna River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic IA
Oct 2, 5:00 AM · USGS 06809210 |
3,200 cfs | · | +146% | 8.85 ft | 10.2 ft below | 1,109 ft |
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East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak IA
Oct 2, 5:00 AM · USGS 06809500 |
8,050 cfs | · | +371% | 16.69 ft | Action | 1,013 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the East Nishnabotna River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
East Nishnabotna River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the East Nishnabotna River
About the East Nishnabotna River
How is the East Nishnabotna River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the East Nishnabotna River is flowing at 8,050 cfs at Red Oak, IA. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3,200 to 8,050 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the East Nishnabotna River running high or low?
Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the East Nishnabotna River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Atlantic (19.0 ft), Red Oak (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.