Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA
Is Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA flooding right now?
No — Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA is at 4.14 ft, 4.9 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
4.14 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.61 ft on Tue, Aug 10, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.61 ft | 1993-08-10 |
| 14.93 ft | 1972-07-17 |
| 14.71 ft | 2016-08-12 |
| 14.65 ft | 2014-07-12 |
| 14.42 ft | 1967-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville, IA | 2.4 mi | Johnson County |
| Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA | 2.8 mi | Johnson County |
| South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA | 3.5 mi | Johnson County |
| Muddy Creek at Coralville, IA | 3.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Iowa River at Iowa City, IA | 4.1 mi | Johnson 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.