Bear Creek at Ottumwa, IA
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Bear Creek at Ottumwa, IA measured 79.46 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
79.46 ft
Streamflow
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The highest crest on record was 93.91 ft on Sat, Jul 3, 1982.
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 93.91 ft | 1982-07-03 |
| 93.8 ft | 1965-09-21 |
| 93.27 ft | 2013-05-28 |
| 92.9 ft | 2010-08-09 |
| 92.13 ft | 1977-08-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA | 2.7 mi | Wapello County |
| Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA | 13.4 mi | Wapello County |
| Fox River at Bloomfield, IA | 17.1 mi | Davis County |
| North Skunk River near Sigourney, IA | 23.9 mi | Keokuk County |
| South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA | 25.6 mi | Mahaska County |
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.