Perry Creek at 38th Street at Sioux City, IA
Is Perry Creek at 38th Street at Sioux City, IA flooding right now?
Perry Creek at 38th Street at Sioux City, IA measured 6.50 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.5 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.50 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.5 ft on Fri, Jul 7, 1944.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.5 ft | 1944-07-07 |
| 28.54 ft | 1990-05-19 |
| 26.8 ft | 1949-09-10 |
| 25.04 ft | 2014-06-17 |
| 22.85 ft | 2019-03-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Sioux City, IA | 3.4 mi | Dakota County |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux City, IA | 3.6 mi | Woodbury County |
| Floyd River at James, IA | 5.8 mi | Plymouth County |
| Perry Creek near Hinton, IA | 6.1 mi | Plymouth County |
| Big Sioux River near Jefferson, SD | 8.2 mi | Union 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.