River stage
Skunk River
- River level
- 10.37 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Skunk River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Skunk River level at Augusta
The Skunk River is measured in one place, at Augusta, IA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 10.37 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Skunk River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Augusta, IA.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Creek (IA) 3 gauges
- Clear Creek (IA) 2 gauges
- Iowa River 15 gauges
- Salt Creek (IA) 1 gauge
- Indian Creek (Marion, IA) 2 gauges
- Des Moines River 18 gauges
- Mississippi River 120 gauges
- Walnut Creek (IA) 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Skunk River flooding right now?
No. The Skunk River is below flood stage at Augusta, IA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Skunk River?
The Skunk River is at 10.37 ft at Augusta, IA, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Skunk River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Skunk River, at Augusta, IA.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Skunk River it is set for the gauge at Augusta, IA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.