Little Wapsipinicon River near Oran, IA
Is Little Wapsipinicon River near Oran, IA flooding right now?
Little Wapsipinicon River near Oran, IA measured 82.32 ft on 2026-10-27 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 89 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
82.32 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 89 ft, with major flooding at 92 ft. The highest crest on record was 94.49 ft on Sat, Jul 22, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 87 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 89 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 90 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 92 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 94.49 ft | 2017-07-22 |
| 94.15 ft | 1999-05-17 |
| 91.81 ft | 1979-08-30 |
| 91.78 ft | 1990-08-25 |
| 91.26 ft | 2008-08-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli, IA | 13.8 mi | Bremer County |
| Volga River at Fayette, IA | 14.4 mi | Fayette County |
| Wapsipinicon River at Independence, IA | 18.8 mi | Buchanan County |
| Cedar River at Waterloo, IA | 21.2 mi | Black Hawk County |
| Cedar River at Waverly, IA | 21.8 mi | Bremer 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.