Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA
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
Streamflow
38 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 12.2 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 |
| Little Floyd River near Sanborn, IA | 27.5 mi | O'Brien County |
| Floyd River at Alton, IA | 31.5 mi | Sioux County |
| West Branch Floyd River near Struble, IA | 34.5 mi | Sioux County |
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