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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Little Sioux River at Linn Grove are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Spencer Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Cherokee
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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) 7.76 ft on 03/09/2021
(2) 15.72 ft on 05/29/2020
(3) 24.13 ft on 03/16/2019
(4) 23.91 ft on 09/22/2018
(5) 18.92 ft on 05/25/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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20 significant flooding of agricultural land begins along this entire stretch of the river.
18.5 the city park in Sioux Rapids is flooded.
18 flooding begins to affect agricultural land.
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