Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA
Is Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA flooding right now?
Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA measured 2.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.28 ft
Streamflow
81 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.2 ft on Sat, Jun 22, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.2 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 12.89 ft | 1953-06-18 |
| 12.77 ft | 2018-09-21 |
| 12.73 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 12.7 ft | 2018-06-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River at 300th St near Spencer, IA | 6.0 mi | Clay County |
| Willow Creek near Cornell, IA | 11.0 mi | Clay County |
| Little Sioux River at Linn Grove, IA | 16.0 mi | Buena Vista County |
| Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA | 25.3 mi | Palo Alto County |
| Little Floyd River near Sanborn, IA | 26.2 mi | O'Brien 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.