Deer Creek near Carpenter, IA
Is Deer Creek near Carpenter, IA flooding right now?
Deer Creek near Carpenter, IA measured 78.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 83 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
78.32 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 83 ft, with major flooding at 86 ft. The highest crest on record was 87.86 ft on Sun, Jun 8, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 81.5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 83 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 85 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 86 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 87.86 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 85.75 ft | 2004-07-06 |
| 85.07 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 85.01 ft | 1990-07-29 |
| 84.94 ft | 2016-09-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Osage, IA | 11.2 mi | Mitchell County |
| Cedar River near Austin, MN | 15.4 mi | Mower County |
| Spring Creek near Mason City, IA | 17.9 mi | Cerro Gordo County |
| Winnebago River at Mason City, IA | 20.1 mi | Cerro Gordo County |
| Willow Creek near Mason City, IA | 23.2 mi | Cerro Gordo 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.