Water affects many residences, businesses, and parks in Independence and Littleton. GAGE.--Water-stage recorder and concrete control. Found inside – Page 34In northeastern Iowa the Wapsipinicon River was 3 feet above flood stage , the Maquoketa 6 to 10 , and the Turkey 12 feet . In c'entral Iowa the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers above Des Moines , Iowa , were from 2 to 10 feet above flood ... The latest forecast has Independence going from 6.5 feet Monday evening to 16.3 feet Wednesday morning. The General Store, constructed from local limestone, is perched on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River. Information Program, Add up to 2 more sites and replot for "Discharge, cubic feet per second", Add up to 2 more sites and replot for "Gage height, feet", Accessibility Dylan Brown. REMARKS.--Minor diurnal fluctuations during periods of low flow . Found inside – Page 215Between the Missouri River and the Wapsipinicon , principal streams are few . ... The route thus reaches the Mississippi essentially at river level , crosses , and continues eastward along the floor of a now dry valley that was formerly ... Snow Information--Cover, Water Equivalent, Etc. The river had climbed more than two feet over DeWitt's 11-foot flood stage on the Wapsi River. PERIOD OF RECORD.--Precipitation records from April 1996 to 1.46 1.27 caww01. Water also floods farmland and a few residences in Quasqueton. Found inside – Page 215Between the Missouri River and the Wapsipinicon, principal streams are few. ... The route thus reaches the Mississippi essentially at river level, crosses, and continues eastward along the floor of a now dry valley that was formerly ... LOCATION.--Lat 42°50'10", long 92°15'26" referenced to North American Datum of 1927, in NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 sec.27, T.93 N., R.12 W., Bremer County, IA, Hydrologic Unit 07080102, on right bank 10 ft downstream from bridge on State Highway 93, 2.0 mi north of Tripoli, 1.0 mi upstream from mouth of East Fork Wapsipinicon River, and 208 mi . It cuts it's way through the old limesone deposits that are remnants from when Iowa was under the sea 390 million years ago. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Water affects 1st Street from 2nd Avenue E to 3rd Avenue W including the river bridge surface. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt, IA (USGS-05422000) site data in the Water Quality Portal. Northeast Iowa RC&D is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Postville, IA. This scenic 73-mile stretch of river, expanding through Bremer, Black Hawk and Buchanan Counties, offers great angling opportunities for a variety of game fish. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. River Levels: Wapsipinicon River at DeWitt. Recently shared catches and fishing spots. LOWER WAPSIPINICON RIVER CLEANUP PROJECT * Mission . Wapsi, Small River, Big Bite!! Found inside – Page 215Between the Missouri River and the Wapsipinicon , principal streams are few . ... The route thus reaches the Mississippi essentially at river level , crosses , and continues eastward along the floor of a now dry valley that was formerly ... 1,320 MILES PERCENT Found inside – Page 118Between the second crossing of the Missouri River and the Mississippi River , the Wapsi pinicon River is the ... The route thus reaches the Mississippi essentially at river level , crosses , and continues eastward along the floor of a ... Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, blue catfish, bream/bluegill, flathead catfish, catfish, walleye, panfish, crappie, sunfish and muskie here. Up p e r Wa p spi ni ci o n (Mn/ia) HUc: 07080102 5 Physical Description (continued) cu. Found inside – Page 30Small , widely scattered areas of this soil occur on the terraces of Wapsipinicon , Maquoketa , and North Fork Maquoketa Rivers . These areas are level and generally have an elevation varying from 2 to 5 feet above that of the first ... The river gauge charts on this page are provided by the National Weather Service's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service. Data Provider: NWIS (Learn more about Water Quality Portal Data Providers) This stream site, maintained by the USGS Iowa Water Science Center (identifier USGS-IA), has the name "Wapsipinicon River near De Witt, IA" and has the identifier USGS-05422000. Assessment is based on: (1) the results of monthly monitoring at the IDNR fixed ambient station near DeWitt (station 10820001) from 2004-06, (2) results of LTRMP ambient water quality monitoring near the mouth of the Wapsipinicon River (station WP02.6M) from 2004 to 2006; (3) results of USGS ambient monitoring near DeWitt from 2004 to 2006 (station 05422000), and (4 . At these low river levels, use caution to avoid backing off the ends of the boat ramps. Example of the level of detail needed when doing a project on a river as special as the Wapsipinicon. The Wapsipinicon River (/ w ɒ p s ɪ ˈ p ɪ n ɪ k ɒ n,-k ən /, locally known as the Wapsi) is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 300 miles (480 km) long, starting near the southeastern border of Minnesota and running through northeastern Iowa in the United States.It drains a rural farming region of rolling hills and bluffs north of Waterloo and Cedar Rapids sec.27, T.93 N., R.12 W., Bremer County, IA, Hydrologic Unit INSTRUMENTATION.--Tipping-bucket rain gage. The Border Bike Ride crosses the Wapsipinicon River twice. Flooding occurred in several cities and left many homes and businesses damaged. Title: USGS Current Conditions for the Nation Found inside – Page 2It generally is nearly level to gently rolling , but along the Wapsipinicon River it generally is hilly and steep . In several areas the valley walls are limestone cliffs . Elevations range from about 1,200 feet above sea level in the ... Everything you need to know about Wapsipinicon River levels. The Wapsipinicon River Basin is a long narrow basin with a total drainage area of 2,540 mi2, of which all but 13 mi2 are in Iowa (Schwob, 1971, p. 3). Beginning in the Northern most part of Iowa and eventually flowing into the Mississippi River, the legend of the rivers name is a love story similar to that of Romeo and Juliet. River Levels. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Found inside – Page 23Wapsipinicon River at Independence , Iowa Location . ... Datum of gage is 882.85 ft above mean sea level , datum of 1929 . ... Records of water temperatures and suspended sed iment Day 1 2 3 4 5 Oct. 2180 2360 2,370 3,350 3,640 Nov. The sandstone and limestone bluffs in the 394-acre park are covered with moss and columbine. by mossydan. Found inside – Page 30Small , widely scattered areas of this soil occur on the terraces of Wapsipinicon , Maquoketa , and North Fork Maquoketa Rivers . These areas are level and generally have an elevation varying from 2 to 5 feet above that of the first ... Water affects the cemetery on the south side of Independence. Datum of gage is 755.00 ft above REVISED RECORDS.--WDR-IA-98-1: 1997 (M). This site has been sampled for whole-fish common carp since 1994 on an every-other-year basis as part of IDNR trend monitoring. 1,164 May-Sep. 2007 Avg. Wapsi u ccess Wapsi Widie rea ruce hids ccess Wapsi unction rea ungeton River ccess Wapsipinicon tate ar even ridges Widie rea!|!| Wapsi end Mice Fox Widie rea!l utsha ridge River irch ottos Wapsi River ccess!n!| !y ron ridge ccess edar Roc tate ar uasueton a ro Mis o ccess!y arer ree Widie rea!y !9 naosa oat Rap!y ! Found inside – Page 431left bank of the Wapsipinicon . ... 8 ) the drift is in one place 190 feet thick , the rock floor being 810 feet above sea level . In sec . ... The well is situated a few yards from the bank of Wapsipinicon River , is 1,754 } feet ... Experience a biking environment that includes the following scenic views: With miles of winding trail, the former WGWL railroad bed travels through the towns of Riceville and McIntire and twice crosses the Wapsipinicon River. 21 in. The lower Wapsipinicon River takes you from Toronto in rural Clinton County, past Sherman Park, the Wapsi River Environmental Center, several wildlife areas and ends at the Mississippi River just south of Clinton. NOTE: Forecasts for the Wapsipinicon River at Independence are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Found inside – Page 29Peak discharges exceeding the 100 - year recurrence interval set records on June 17 at seven gaging stations : Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt in east - central Iowa ( 56 years of record ) ; Crow Creek at Bettendorf in east - central ... 2000, October 2004 to September 2006; discharge records from April ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. Found inside – Page 11The Wapsipinicon River flows primarily through the Iowan Surface Region with several meanders into the Southern Iowa Drift Plain Region . The Iowan Surface landform region has a relatively level landscape and is blanketed with ... 09:31 07/30/2021: LWRCP 2021 is scheduled for 08/20-22/2021. . Volga River, Wapsipinicon River, Crane Creek, Little Wapsipinicon River, and Otter Creek in northeast Iowa in May 1999. year. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! Wapsipinicon River is a stream located just 5.2 miles from Camanche, in Scott County, in the state of Iowa, United States, near Shaffton, IA. 07080102, on right bank 10 ft downstream from bridge on State Highway Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Mississippi River Pool 12 The water level is steady and temperature is in upper 30s. Flood of 1892 . The topography of the basin changes from relatively flat in the upper part of the basin, to gently rolling in the lower . Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | NAD83/WGS84, Search by city or zip code. 5) What is status of project? Found inside – Page 255The Wapsipinicon River apparently is in a transitional zone between the poor stream - side aquifers to the north and the ... or sand and gravel aquifers ; the high water level in wells helps to offset the disadvantage of deep drilling . National Water Information System: Web Interface, LOCATION.--Lat 42°50'10", long 92°15'26" There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. CHMI4. Found inside – Page 10... keeping a few miles east of the Wapsipinicon River , the Chicago , North Western Railway will be 255 crossed at Calamus , crossing the Wapsipinicon River at Buenavista . From Oxford Junction to Buenavista the country is level and ... Wapsipinicon River at DeWitt : Flood Categories: Record: 14.32 feet - 7/02/2014: Major: 12.5 feet: Moderate: 11.5 feet: Minor / Flood Stage: 11 feet: Action Stage: 10 feet : River Level Impacts: 10 feet: Water affects a few residences along the river: 12.5 feet: Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river: 13 feet: Water affects many . LOCATION.--Lat 42°05'00", long 91°16'02" referenced to North American Datum of 1927, in SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 sec.13, T.84 N., R.4 W., Jones County, IA, Hydrologic Unit 07080103, on left bank 6 ft upstream from bridge on Shaw Road, 2.2 mi downstream from dam in Anamosa, 1.1 mi downstream from mouth of Dutch Creek and Fawn Creek, and 92.7 mi . The catfish and smallmouth bite recently has been hot. Which have been considered? The Wapsipinicon River, a tributary of the Mississippi, reached flood stage near DeWitt on the weekend of March 21-22, according to the NWS. ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service says the water level in the rain-swollen Wapsipinicon River is dropping in the eastern Iowa city of Anamosa. ***NOT FOR BROADCAST***Contact Brett Adair with Live Storms Media to license.brett@livestormsnow.comMajor Flooding is forecast for the Wapsipinicon River com. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Title: USGS Current Conditions for the Nation WQP Home > Providers > NWIS > USGS-IA > USGS-05422000. At these low river levels, be careful not to back off the ends of the boat ramps. FOIA Stage ft: Observation history unavailable for thie location. Wapsipinicon River is a stream located just 5.2 miles from Camanche, in Scott County, in the state of Iowa, United States, near Shaffton, IA. NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. GAGE.--Water-stage recorder and concrete control. Water affects low-lying streets in Independence. Water affects the backs of businesses on 1st Street in Independence. Longtime Lower Wapsi River Cleanup Project volunteer Jim Urban of Iowa City steers a canoe full of trash he recovered Sunday from backwaters of the Wapsipinicon River. 1.5 1.2 nadww01. Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli The Wapsipinicon River originates in southeastern Minnesota and flows about 225 miles to the mouth at the Mississippi River. Found inside – Page 181MADISON , IOWA ( 1851 ) ( Level Pool 518.2 ) - POOL ( Level Pool 528.0 ) POOL LOCK & DAM NO . ... 14 LE CLAIRE , IOWA UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROFILE HIGH WATER AND POOL ( Level Pool 572.0 ) , Pod WAPSIPINICON RIVER( 1880 ) 0096 ... Privacy provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. downstream from dam in Anamosa, 1.1 mi downstream from mouth of Dutch Found inside – Page 2-17The topography of the site is flat , with an elevation of 7 m ( 23 ft ) above normal river level and a grade level ... The Wapsipinicon River flows into the Mississippi River from the west immediately upstream of the Quad Cities site ... Found inside – Page 215Between the Missouri River and the Wapsipinicon , principal streams are few . ... The route thus reaches the Mississippi essentially at river level , crosses , and continues eastward along the floor of a now dry valley that was formerly ... Flood stage along the Wapsipinicon River is 11 feet, Sheet said, but the normal or average river level varies depending on the weather. In the west center of Independence, Iowa on 1st St. West/ Sh 939 about 3.5 blocks west of the junction with Sh 150/3rd Ave SE, at the west end of the bridge over the Wapsipinicon River, north side. 13. to current year. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. It hit the lure but missed then I slowed my retrieve and it smashed it. Aug 21st and 22nd are flexible dependent on water levels. The corresponding river discharge or water flow is given in cfs or cubic feet per second. Note that some of the information could be outdated at times. Wulfekuhle said that despite the forecast high water, the Wapsipinicon River will stay well below its 1999 flooding record, so there's . The Upper Wapsi Watershed drains over 1 million acres and encompasses all or portions of 11 counties, 27 communities, 17 unincorporated villages, 120 lakes and 8 major rivers and streams totaling over 2,000 river miles. Water affects residences on the south side of 2nd Street S and also reaches the bottom 1st Street bridge deck. Found inside – Page 418579 Summit between Crane creek and Wapsipinicon river , above datum line .. 80942 Wapsipinicon river , high water , above datum ... Crossing of Iowa river on section 1 , 84 , 18 , height of water ( medium stage ) , below datum line . Found inside – Page 118Between the second crossing of the Missouri River and the Mississippi River , the Wapsipinicon River is the largest ... The route thus reaches the Mississippi essentially at river level , crosses , and continues eastward along the floor ... Landis Road is closed. The river corridor in Buchanan County is famous for its quality backwater wetlands and associated woodland habitat, and as such This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 07080102. Fish consumption uses remain assessed as "fully supported" based on results of the 2008, 2010, and 2014 EPA/IDNR or IDNR fish tissue sampling on the Wapsipinicon River north of McCausland. Complete with a spacious two level deck overlooking the Wapsipinicon River and indoor and outdoor seating. Prior to May 24, 1941, non-recording gage in tailrace of power plant, 1,800 ft upstream, at datum 80.00 ft lower. . Arrive Friday 08/20/2021, set-up free tent camping, get settled for campfire and . Found inside – Page 4Representative provisional stage and discharges of floods during March 1961 Maximum flood previously known o Root River near Houston , Minn . ( Minn ... Wapsipinicon River near Elma ........... Little Cedar River near Ionia . The stage for the Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt was slightly above flood stage at 11.2 feet and steady Sunday morning, the NWS said. The river's water level was just above flood stage at . CHTI4. Found inside – Page 255The Wapsipinicon River apparently is in a transitional zone between the poor stream - side aquifers to the north and the ... or sand and gravel aquifers ; the high water level in wells helps to offset the disadvantage of deep drilling . the delicate wetlands along the Wapsipinicon river, and numerous shorebirds and waterfowl use the area as a stopover point on their long migrations to their northern breeding grounds. National Water Information System: Web Interface, LOCATION.--Lat 42°05'00", long 91°16'02" 4 oz. Water levels are 5.0 feet at the Lock and Dam and 7.7 feet at the railroad bridge. Why Here is a website that is really helpful for checking water levels. Flooding also occurs in Fairbank, Littleton, and Central City. The Wapsipinicon River rose to a near-record level in Tripoli at 18.35 feet, overtaking the stage set in 2008 and just shy of the 1999 record. After passing its flood stage of 12 feet and cresting at about 14.75 feet Tuesday night, the Wapsipinicon River in Independence has begun to recede. Angler Guide's River & Stream Flows for Wapsipinicon River Dewitt IA - River & Stream Stages, Flows for Wapsipinicon River, at Dewitt IA : . As a PWA, the Wapsipinicon River is given priority as a river worth protecting and preserving for future generations. The river corridor in Buchanan County is famous for its quality backwater wetlands and associated woodland habitat, and as such 1996 to September 1998, October 2000 to September 2004, October 2006 Volga River, Wapsipinicon River, Crane Creek, Little Wapsipinicon River, and Otter Creek in northeast Iowa in May 1999. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! 15.5. Longitude: 91.895000° W, The Wapsipinicon River A Natural Resource Gem The Wapsipinicon River is a natural resource gem in the rural landscape of Eastern Iowa, and is affectionately known locally as "the Wapsi". The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. Find our, Summary of all available data for this site, Instantaneous-data availability statement. Water affects most residences, businesses, and parks in Independence. Angler Guide River Flow for Wapsipinicon River. Smallmouth Bass with a black and white square bill crankbait. NOTE: Forecasts for the Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year. Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Corps of Engineers (COE) Info for Independence, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Independence. Covered this in #1, #2, and #3 above 6) Seven different alternatives to dam removal are listed on the DNR website. The topography of the basin Page Contact Information: Iowa Water Data Support Team WDR-US-2009: Datum. Wapsipinicon River, and 208 mi upstream from mouth. Found inside – Page 114Datum of zage 18 568.70 feet above mean sea level adjustment or 1912 , Auxiliary water - stage recorder , in Nwt sec . 34 , T. 81 N. , R. 6 E. , at foot of Yazoo Street in Camanche , Iowa , 4.9 miles upstream from Wapsipinicon River and ... Found inside... of a gently rolling prairie cut by the valleys of the Cedar and Wapsipinicon Rivers and their tributary streams . The upland areas , south and west of the Cedar valley , are gently rolling with some areas which are almost level . The Upper Wapsi Watershed drains over 1 million acres and encompasses all or portions of 11 counties, 27 communities, 17 unincorporated villages, 120 lakes and 8 major rivers and streams totaling over 2,000 river miles. Found inside – Page 11The Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli was identified as a reference site , however , because although agricultural land use constitutes more than 90 percent of the basin , substantial areas of riparian forests and wetlands remain . Found inside – Page 418579 Summit between Crane creek and Wapsipinicon river , above datum line .. 80942 Wapsipinicon river , high water , above datum ... Crossing of Iowa river on section 1 , 84 , 18 , height of water ( medium stage ) , below datum line . It lies just south of Anamosa on the Wapsipinicon River (locally referred to as the Wapsi). referenced to North American Datum of 1927, in SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 PERIOD OF RECORD.--Water years 2001-2004, 2008-2009, 2012. Wapsi was a young Indian brave and Pinicon was a beautiful Indian maiden. Wapsi was a young Indian brave and Pinicon was a beautiful Indian maiden. PERIOD OF RECORD.--Discharge records from July 2002 to current on left bank 6 ft upstream from bridge on Shaw Road, 2.2 mi U.S. Geological Survey Datum of gage is 882.85 ft above National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. Wapsipinicon Mill. COOPER CREEK AT CENTERVILLE, IA. GAGE.--Water stage recorder. Page Contact Information: Iowa Water Data Support Team Found inside – Page 1690The three principal streams of the county , the Cedar , the Shell Rock , and the Wapsipinicon Rivers , flow through ... terraces 20 to 30 feet above the water level , bordered by the upland till plain which rises some 50 feet higher . The topography of the basin Found inside – Page 2Average windspeed is highest , 12 miles per hour , in April . above sea level . ... Dune - shaped hills of sandy material are along bottom lands of the Wapsipinicon River and in the western part of the county . Datum of gage is 882.85 ft above National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. Tripoli. 93, 2.0 mi north of Tripoli, 1.0 mi upstream from mouth of East Fork Stream Name: Wapsipinicon Gage Zero: 755.00 Ft. NGVD29 Flood Stage:14.5 Ft. Record High Stage:26.18 Ft. Longitude: -91.26769444 Latitude: 42.08363333 River Mile: 700 ft above the mouth of Dutch Creek Record High Stage Date: 06/13/2008 Drainage Area : 1575.00 Mi 2 Page Last Modified: 2021-12-13 13:44:51 EST Water affects 1st Street and reaches the bottom of the Iowa Highway 150 bridge deck. September 1957 to July 1977; stage-only records from May to September More Current/Historical Stages -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, More Current/Historical Stages -- U.S. Geological Survey. SOUTH SKUNK RIVER AT COLFAX. ft/sec Stream Flow Data USGS 05421000 Wapsipinicon River at Independence, IA 2007 Total Avg. The Wapsipinicon River A Natural Resource Gem The Wapsipinicon River is a natural resource gem in the rural landscape of Eastern Iowa, and is affectionately known locally as "the Wapsi". CHARITON MCNAY RESEARCH STATION NEAR CHARITON 6SW. Found inside – Page 19Wapsipinicon River rises in Mower County , Minn . , and flows southeast , entering the Mississippi near Shaffton , Scott County , Iowa . ... Its elevation is 815.08 feet above sea level and 38.75 feet above gage datum . Bench mark No. Found inside – Page 60Locations 6 & 7 In the area of the Wapsipinicon River crossing there is one business , approximately 20 homes and several camp buildings belonging to the Wildwood Camp which would experience predicted noise levels in excess of 70dBA . CHARITON RIVER NEAR CHARITON 5SE. The river crested at 14.75 feet Tuesday evening, 2.75 feet above flood . The flood stage there is 14 feet and moderate flooding was occurring. Found inside – Page 19Wapsipinicon River rises in Mower County , Minn . , and flows southeast , entering the Mississippi near Shaffton , Scott County , Iowa . ... Its elevation is $ 15.08 feet above sea level and 38.75 feet above gage datum . Bench mark No. The Wapsipinicon River crested Wednesday morning around 14.8 feet, just shy of major flood stage. Another spot worth checking out for kayaking and canoeing in Iowa is the Wapsipinicon River. Wapsipinicon State Park, dedicated in 1923, was one of Iowa's first state parks. Water affects the fronts of businesses on 1st Street in Independence. The Upper Wapsipinicon River, or Upper Wapsi, is a section that includes the 270 miles of river above Anamosa, Iowa. Flooding level for Wapsipinicon River is 12 feet — it's expected to reach 12.3 by Friday morning. Found inside – Page 51The Wapsipinicon River has caused significant flood losses in the past to property in Independence . Since 1933 , the river has exceeded the flood stage level of 12 feet in Independence at least 21 times . ( 11 ) The most significant of ... 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