USGS Streamgage 06816290
West Nodaway River at Massena, IA
West Nodaway River at Massena, IA is USGS streamgage 06816290 in Iowa, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10240009. It drains a watershed of about 23 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1966.
Gauge details
- State
- Iowa
- Drainage area
- 23 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 1,207 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 10240009
- Coordinates
- 41.24554, -94.75776
- USGS site number
- 06816290
- Records begin
- 1966-01-01 (60 years)
Common questions
- How long has West Nodaway River at Massena, IA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 06816290 begin in 1966, about 60 years, covering roughly 915 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is West Nodaway River at Massena, IA?
- The gauge sits at 41.24554, -94.75776, in Iowa, in hydrologic subbasin 10240009, at an elevation of about 1,207 feet, draining roughly 23 square miles.
- Can I use West Nodaway River at Massena, IA data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.