Big Creek Lake near Polk City

Last updated: Aug 6, 2025, 6:58 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.7942, -93.7295
RFC NCRFC
State IA
WFO DMX
County Polk
Data Provider(s)
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 20.02 ft on 05-23-2021 (P)
2. 20.78 ft on 05-27-2020 (P)
3. 21.72 ft on 03-14-2019 (P)
4. 22.08 ft on 06-15-2018 (P)
5. 20.67 ft on 05-20-2017 (P)
6. 21.86 ft on 12-15-2015 (P)
7. 20.92 ft on 09-08-2015 (P)
8. 21.26 ft on 07-01-2014 (P)
9. 21.01 ft on 05-28-2013 (P)
10. 20.31 ft on 04-16-2012 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 26.09 ft on 06-11-1966
2. 26.06 ft on 05-14-1970 (P)
3. 23.80 ft on 06-14-2010 (P)
4. 23.69 ft on 05-23-2004 (P)
5. 23.51 ft on 10-01-1998 (P)
6. 23.25 ft on 07-15-2009 (P)
7. 23.07 ft on 04-05-1965 (P)
8. 22.90 ft on 09-29-1998 (P)
9. 22.80 ft on 06-12-1967 (P)
10. 22.47 ft on 04-26-2007 (P)

Low Water Records

1. 896.01 ft on 10-29-1995
2. 897.43 ft on 09-29-1995
3. 910.35 ft on 02-05-2015
4. 910.42 ft on 01-06-2014
5. 911.91 ft on 03-08-2013
6. 912.66 ft on 04-19-2020
7. 912.71 ft on 01-30-2019
8. 912.96 ft on 03-25-2018
9. 913.96 ft on 02-16-2021
10. 915.83 ft on 09-29-2012

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 920.05 ft
Gauge Zero 900.00 ft

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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