NODAWAY RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 11, 2025

Winter Weather Advisory
2025-02-12T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...All of northeast and east central Colorado, including the I-25 Urban Corridor. * WHEN...Snow will redevelop late this afternoon and early evening, and continue through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Nodaway River was last observed at 759 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,505 acre-ft of water today; about 51% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,477 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at 102,600 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct reporting a streamflow rate of 313 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Nodaway River At Clarinda with a gauge stage of 10.55 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Nodaway River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 966 ft, the Nodaway River At Clarinda.

The Nodaway River is a 69-mile-long tributary of the Missouri River in Missouri and Iowa. It was first explored by European settlers in the early 1800s and played a significant role in the region's transportation industry during the 19th century. Today, it serves as a source of irrigation for agriculture, and several reservoirs and dams have been built along its course, including the Nodaway Valley and West Nodaway reservoirs. The river also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping, and is home to several species of fish and wildlife. However, the Nodaway River has been subject to flooding, with the most severe flood event occurring in 1993, causing significant damage to surrounding communities.

Last Updated 2024-04-11
Discharge Volume 1,505 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 759.0 cfs
-4.0 cfs (-0.52%)
Percent of Normal 51.39%
Maximum 102,600.0 cfs
2019-05-29
Seasonal Avg 1,477 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Nodaway River At Clarinda
USGS 06817000
163 cfs 10.55 ft -6.32
Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct
USGS 06817500
313 cfs 3.74 ft 6.46
Nodaway River Near Graham
USGS 06817700
283 cfs 1.03 ft -4.07
History of the River

The Nodaway River is a 65.7-mile-long (105.7 km) river in southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri.

       

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