Big Bear Creek at Ladora, IA
Is Big Bear Creek at Ladora, IA flooding right now?
No — Big Bear Creek at Ladora, IA is at 11.26 ft, 8.7 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 35 min ago.
Gauge height
11.26 ft
Streamflow
83 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.61 ft on Tue, Jul 1, 2014.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.61 ft | 2014-07-01 |
| 25.94 ft | 2013-05-27 |
| 25.04 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 24.91 ft | 2008-06-12 |
| 24.89 ft | 2018-09-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River at Marengo, IA | 7.5 mi | Iowa County |
| Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA | 9.0 mi | Iowa County |
| Walnut Creek near Hartwick, IA | 12.1 mi | Poweshiek County |
| Deep River at Deep River, IA | 14.1 mi | Poweshiek County |
| Salt Creek near Elberon, IA | 16.3 mi | Tama County |
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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.