River stage
Tracy, Des Moines River
- River level
- 9.82 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Recent high
- 9.98 ft
- Recent low
- 2.48 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TRCI4
- 30-day change
- +3.93 ft
- Average
- 6.01 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.50 ft
In brief
The Des Moines River at Tracy, IA read 9.82 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.18 ft below action stage. That is 3.93 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TRCI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.50 ft | 1947-06-14 |
| 2 | 25.00 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 3 | 24.16 ft | 1993-07-12 |
| 4 | 23.70 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 5 | 23.17 ft | 1965-04-11 |
| 6 | 23.00 ft | 1960-04-04 |
| 7 | 22.14 ft | 1954-06-27 |
| 8 | 21.60 ft | 1944-05-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Minimal flooding impacts occur at this level. The town of Tracy is situated on high ground and is generally not affected by flooding.
- 17.00 ft
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs primarily downstream of Tracy on the north bank.
- 19.00 ft
Water affects rural gravel roads in the flood plain.
- 20.00 ft
Water threatens several residences in the vicinity of Bellefontaine and affects rural roads east and southeast of the intersection of Ashland Ave and Water St.
- 22.00 ft
Water approaches parts of Iowa 92.
- 23.00 ft
Portions of Iowa 92 east of Harvey are likely underwater.
- 24.00 ft
Water affects the town of Harvey.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Des Moines River flooding at Tracy?
No. The Des Moines River at Tracy is at 9.82 ft, 3.18 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tracy?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Des Moines River has been at Tracy?
The highest crest on record is 26.5 ft, on 1947-06-14.
Is the Des Moines River high or low right now at Tracy?
At 9.82 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TRCI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05488500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.