Clear Lake at Clear Lake

Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 6:35 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 43.1243, -93.3840
RFC NCRFC
State IA
WFO DMX
County Cerro Gordo
Data Provider(s)
USGS 05460000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.99 ft on 06-13-2008
2. 5.36 ft on 04-03-2007
3. 5.27 ft on 05-02-2006
4. 5.48 ft on 07-06-2004
5. 5.27 ft on 05-11-2003
6. 5.28 ft on 08-17-2002
7. 5.55 ft on 04-12-2001
8. 5.02 ft on 05-22-2000
9. 5.58 ft on 05-22-1999
10. 5.41 ft on 06-23-1998

Historic Crests

1. 5.99 ft on 06-13-2008
2. 5.94 ft on 07-03-1951
3. 5.58 ft on 05-22-1999
4. 5.55 ft on 04-12-2001
5. 5.48 ft on 07-06-2004
6. 5.41 ft on 06-23-1998
7. 5.36 ft on 04-03-2007
8. 5.28 ft on 08-17-2002
9. 5.27 ft on 05-11-2003
10. 5.27 ft on 05-02-2006

Low Water Records

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 1227.05 ft
Gauge Zero 1222.28 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

  • Clear Lake drains to Clear Creek via a dam and spillway 0.6 mi south of the gage. Clear Creek flows into Willow Creek 4.1 mi west of Mason City, which then flows into the Winnebago River 1.0 mi downstream of the Mason City river gage.

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WFO Information

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Des Moines
9607 NW Beaver Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50131
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