East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA
Is East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA flooding right now?
East Tarkio Creek near Stanton, IA measured 1.37 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.1 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.37 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.74 ft on Fri, Jun 9, 1967.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.74 ft | 1967-06-09 |
| 12.94 ft | 1987-05-26 |
| 12.82 ft | 1982-06-05 |
| 12.8 ft | 2019-05-24 |
| 12.52 ft | 2007-05-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkio River near Elliott, IA | 1.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Tarkio River at Stanton, IA | 7.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA | 9.1 mi | Montgomery County |
| East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, IA | 18.4 mi | Cass County |
| West Nodaway River at Massena, IA | 20.8 mi | Cass 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.