River IA NE

West Nishnabotna River

Iowa • 41.3909, -95.3696

Length

122 mi

196 km

Elevation

1,464′ → 906′

557 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.09%

4.6 ft/mi

Drainage

1,607 mi²

4,162 km²

Avg Flow

957 cfs

1.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,854 mi

2,983 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on West Nishnabotna River

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on West Nishnabotna River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 7 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on West Nishnabotna River.