Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA

Lyon County, Iowa · USGS gauge 06483290 · NWS RAPI4 · Rock River flood status · Iowa river levels

Is Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA flooding right now?

No — Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA is at 6.76 ft, 6.2 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 22 min ago.

Gauge height
6.76 ft
as of 22 min ago
Streamflow
38 cfs
data refreshed 6 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.65 ft on Sat, Jun 22, 2024.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action11 ft4.2 ft below
Minor flood13 ft6.2 ft below
Moderate flood16 ft9.2 ft below
Major flood19 ft12.2 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
28.65 ft2024-06-22
26.98 ft2014-06-17
22.25 ft2010-09-25
21.54 ft2019-09-14
20.8 ft2018-06-22

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West Branch Floyd River near Struble, IA34.5 miSioux County
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.

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