Ioway Creek at Ames, IA
Is Ioway Creek at Ames, IA flooding right now?
Ioway Creek at Ames, IA measured 2.05 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.05 ft
Streamflow
183 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.54 ft on Fri, Jul 9, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.54 ft | 1993-07-09 |
| 18.13 ft | 2010-08-11 |
| 15.97 ft | 1990-06-17 |
| 15.85 ft | 2008-05-30 |
| 15.29 ft | 1996-06-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Skunk River below Ioway Creek near Ames, IA | 2.0 mi | Story County |
| South Skunk River near Ames, IA | 3.1 mi | Story County |
| Tile Line at S Branch of Walnut Creek at Kelley, IA | 4.7 mi | Story County |
| Walnut Creek at Kelley, IA | 4.7 mi | Story County |
| Walnut Creek near Kelley, IA | 4.8 mi | Story 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.