What is the current flow on West Nishnabotna River?
West Nishnabotna River is currently flowing at 2,470 cfs at USGS gauge 06807410 as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC.
West Nishnabotna River at Hancock Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
7.01 ft
Flow 2,470 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 2,470 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 121 cfs).
Flow
2,470 cfs
Gauge Height
7.01 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 442% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06807410 is a public stream gauge on West Nishnabotna River in Iowa. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
69° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
68° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
67° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA · 15.6 mi
- Tarkio River near Elliott, IA · 24.4 mi
- Little Pony Creek at Council Bluffs, IA · 25.7 mi
- East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA · 25.9 mi
- Keg Creek at Epperson Avenue near Glenwood, IA · 26.8 mi
- East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA · 27.2 mi
- Boyer River at Logan, IA · 27.4 mi
- Missouri River near Council Bluffs, IA · 29.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Nishnabotna River above or below normal right now?
West Nishnabotna River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 2,470 cfs, compared with a typical median of 121 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Nishnabotna River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for West Nishnabotna River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near West Nishnabotna River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA (15.6 miles away), Tarkio River near Elliott, IA (24.4 miles away), Little Pony Creek at Council Bluffs, IA (25.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for West Nishnabotna River?
The forecast for today near West Nishnabotna River is clear, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is West Nishnabotna River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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