Rock River near Rock Valley, IA
Is Rock River near Rock Valley, IA flooding right now?
No — Rock River near Rock Valley, IA is at 4.83 ft, 11.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
4.83 ft
Streamflow
231 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.7 ft on Sat, Jun 22, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.7 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 22.72 ft | 2014-06-17 |
| 21.2 ft | 2018-06-22 |
| 20.61 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 20.24 ft | 2010-09-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA | 6.3 mi | Sioux County |
| Rock River below Tom Creek at Rock Rapids, IA | 15.8 mi | Lyon County |
| West Branch Floyd River near Struble, IA | 21.0 mi | Sioux County |
| Floyd River at Alton, IA | 21.8 mi | Sioux County |
| Little Floyd River near Sanborn, IA | 28.7 mi | O'Brien 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.