Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA
Is Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA flooding right now?
Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA measured 7.05 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.05 ft
Streamflow
58 cfs
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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 11.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.65 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 26.98 ft | 2014-06-17 |
| 22.25 ft | 2010-09-25 |
| 21.54 ft | 2019-09-14 |
| 20.8 ft | 2018-06-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA | 12.3 mi | Sioux County |
| Rock River near Rock Valley, IA | 15.8 mi | Sioux County |
| Split Rock Creek at Corson, SD | 24.1 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Little Floyd River near Sanborn, IA | 27.5 mi | O'Brien County |
| Big Sioux River at North Cliff Ave at Sioux Falls, SD | 29.1 mi | Minnehaha 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.