NOTE: Automated gauge readings are unavailable, readings taken manually.
NOTE:
Forecasts are not available for the Little Sioux River near Milford. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
16
Moderate Flood Stage:
14
Flood Stage:
12
Action Stage:
11
Historical Crests (1) 17.50 ft on 07/15/2011 (2) 16.84 ft on 08/23/2007 (3) 16.65 ft on 03/17/2010 (4) 15.91 ft on 04/09/2006 (5) 15.25 ft on 06/14/2001 Show More Historical Crests
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.
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
Historical Crests (1) 14.45 ft on 07/15/2011 (2) 13.20 ft on 03/18/2010
NOTE: Automated gauge readings are unavailable, readings taken manually.
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.
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
Historical Crests (1) 20.20 ft on 06/08/1953 (2) 17.60 ft on 06/21/1954 (3) 17.37 ft on 04/06/1965 (4) 17.00 ft on 07/01/1993 (5) 16.50 ft on 04/01/1951 Show More Historical Crests
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.
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
Historical Crests (1) 22.85 ft on 03/17/2010 (2) 22.57 ft on 07/17/2011 (3) 22.25 ft on 04/07/1965 (4) 21.30 ft on 03/16/2007 (5) 20.94 ft on 09/19/2004 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE: Automated gauge readings are unavailable, readings taken manually.
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.
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
Historical Crests (1) 27.30 ft on 06/27/2010 (2) 27.20 ft on 04/07/1965 (3) 27.08 ft on 07/18/1993 (4) 25.70 ft on 01/01/1891 (5) 23.90 ft on 06/21/1983 Show More Historical Crests
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.
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:
21
Moderate Flood Stage:
20
Flood Stage:
19
Action Stage:
17
Historical Crests (1) 29.34 ft on 06/23/1891 (2) 25.86 ft on 04/07/1965 (3) 23.82 ft on 07/18/1993 (4) 23.79 ft on 06/28/2010 (5) 23.61 ft on 04/08/1969 Show More Historical Crests
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
Historical Crests (1) 27.44 ft on 02/19/1971 (2) 26.99 ft on 06/22/1996 (3) 26.54 ft on 06/21/1983 (4) 26.47 ft on 03/19/1978 (5) 26.05 ft on 04/08/1965 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE:
Forecasts are not available for the Spirit Lake near Orleans. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
20
Moderate Flood Stage:
18
Flood Stage:
17
Action Stage:
16
Historical Crests (1) 18.79 ft on 07/18/1993 (2) 15.76 ft on 04/12/1995 (3) 15.72 ft on 07/10/1969 (4) 15.68 ft on 03/31/2007 (5) 15.66 ft on 06/24/1945 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE:
Forecasts are not available for the Milford Creek near Milford. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
10
Moderate Flood Stage:
8
Flood Stage:
7.5
Action Stage:
7
Historical Crests (1) 8.70 ft on 07/17/1993 (2) 6.25 ft on 07/16/2011 (3) 6.23 ft on 06/24/1984 (4) 6.14 ft on 07/08/1962 (5) 6.11 ft on 04/10/1965 Show More Historical Crests
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.
NOTE:
Forecasts for the Ocheyedan River near Spencer are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
10.5
Moderate Flood Stage:
9.5
Flood Stage:
8
Action Stage:
7
Historical Crests (1) 12.89 ft on 06/18/1953 (2) 11.72 ft on 08/11/2010 (3) 11.51 ft on 07/15/2011 (4) 11.36 ft on 03/14/2007 (5) 11.28 ft on 07/01/1993 Show More Historical Crests
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.
NOTE:
Forecasts for the Ocheyedan River near Spencer are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
10.5
Moderate Flood Stage:
9.5
Flood Stage:
8
Action Stage:
7
Historical Crests (1) 12.89 ft on 06/18/1953 (2) 11.72 ft on 08/11/2010 (3) 11.51 ft on 07/15/2011 (4) 11.36 ft on 03/14/2007 (5) 11.28 ft on 07/01/1993 Show More Historical Crests
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