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Little Sioux River Above Spencer (LSSI4)

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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.
Flood Stage: 0 KCFS
Latest Flow: n/a
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:Flood Warning
NOTE:Forecasts are not available for the Little Sioux River above Spencer. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 15
Moderate Flood Stage: 13
Flood Stage: 10
Action Stage: 9
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 14.45 ft on 07/15/2011
(2) 13.49 ft on 06/20/2014
(3) 13.20 ft on 03/18/2010
(4) 10.99 ft on 03/10/2013
(5) 9.95 ft on 06/01/2012

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.49 ft on 06/20/2014
(2) 10.99 ft on 03/10/2013
(3) 9.95 ft on 06/01/2012
(4) 14.45 ft on 07/15/2011
(5) 13.20 ft on 03/18/2010

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Little Sioux River At Spencer (SPWI4)

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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.
Flood Stage: 10 Feet
Latest Stage: 13.18
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:Flood Warning
NOTE:Forecasts for the Little Sioux River at Spencer are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 10
Action Stage: 9
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 20.20 ft on 06/08/1953
(2) 17.60 ft on 06/21/1954
(3) 17.45 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 17.40 ft on 06/26/2018
(5) 17.37 ft on 04/06/1965
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 10.89 ft on 05/16/2023
(2) 11.70 ft on 03/10/2020
(3) 17.45 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 17.40 ft on 06/26/2018
(5) 12.20 ft on 05/23/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Spencer

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Spencer

Little Sioux River At Linn Grove (LNNI4)

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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.
Flood Stage: 18 Feet
Latest Stage: 17.92
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:Flood Warning
NOTE:Forecasts for the Little Sioux River at Linn Grove are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 21
Moderate Flood Stage: 19.5
Flood Stage: 18
Action Stage: 17
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 24.13 ft on 03/16/2019
(2) 23.91 ft on 09/22/2018
(3) 22.91 ft on 06/18/2014
(4) 22.85 ft on 03/17/2010
(5) 22.57 ft on 07/17/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.90 ft on 05/18/2023
(2) 7.76 ft on 03/09/2021
(3) 15.72 ft on 05/29/2020
(4) 24.13 ft on 03/16/2019
(5) 23.91 ft on 09/22/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Linn Grove

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Linn Grove

Little Sioux River At Cherokee (CHKI4)

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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.
Flood Stage: 17 Feet
Latest Stage: 20.32
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:Flood Warning
NOTE:Forecasts for the Little Sioux River at Cherokee are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 24
Moderate Flood Stage: 21
Flood Stage: 17
Action Stage: 15
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 28.40 ft on 03/14/2019
(2) 27.90 ft on 05/27/2013
(3) 27.30 ft on 06/27/2010
(4) 27.20 ft on 04/07/1965
(5) 27.08 ft on 07/18/1993
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 12.71 ft on 05/18/2023
(2) 16.38 ft on 05/28/2020
(3) 28.40 ft on 03/14/2019
(4) 27.00 ft on 09/21/2018
(5) 19.83 ft on 05/04/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Cherokee

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Cherokee

Little Sioux River At Correctionville (CRRI4)

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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.
Flood Stage: 19 Feet
Latest Stage: 18.14
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Little Sioux River at Correctionville are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 23
Moderate Flood Stage: 21
Flood Stage: 19
Action Stage: 17
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 29.34 ft on 06/23/1891
(2) 26.45 ft on 03/15/2019
(3) 25.86 ft on 04/07/1965
(4) 25.35 ft on 05/28/2013
(5) 24.39 ft on 06/20/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 12.91 ft on 02/28/2023
(2) 13.64 ft on 05/28/2020
(3) 26.45 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 24.30 ft on 09/24/2018
(5) 13.66 ft on 05/27/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Correctionville

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Correctionville

West Fork Ditch Near Hornick (HOKI4)

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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.
Flood Stage: 20 Feet
Latest Stage: 9.66
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the West Fork Ditch near Hornick are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 26.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 22
Flood Stage: 20
Action Stage: 18
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 26.52 ft on 03/14/2019
(2) 25.87 ft on 06/22/1996
(3) 25.20 ft on 03/30/1960
(4) 23.70 ft on 08/18/2015
(5) 23.59 ft on 06/17/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 18.74 ft on 02/27/2023
(2) 7.82 ft on 03/25/2021
(3) 13.77 ft on 12/29/2019
(4) 26.52 ft on 03/14/2019
(5) 0.00 ft on 02/12/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Hornick

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Hornick

Little Sioux River Near Turin (TURI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 25 Feet
Latest Stage: 18.96
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Little Sioux River near Turin are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 34.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 28
Flood Stage: 25
Action Stage: 22
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 29.57 ft on 03/15/2019
(2) 27.44 ft on 02/19/1971
(3) 26.99 ft on 06/22/1996
(4) 26.54 ft on 06/21/1983
(5) 26.47 ft on 03/19/1978
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 10.25 ft on 06/05/2022
(2) 9.07 ft on 03/04/2021
(3) 16.02 ft on 02/24/2020
(4) 29.57 ft on 03/15/2019
(5) 23.86 ft on 09/25/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Turin

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Turin

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