Salt Creek near Elberon, IA
Is Salt Creek near Elberon, IA flooding right now?
No — Salt Creek near Elberon, IA is at 7.88 ft, 8.1 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 37 min ago.
Gauge height
7.88 ft
Streamflow
314 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.85 ft on Fri, Jul 9, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 8.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.85 ft | 1993-07-09 |
| 20 ft | 1982-06-15 |
| 19.9 ft | 1944-06-16 |
| 19.75 ft | 2008-05-30 |
| 19.73 ft | 2020-06-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA | 7.5 mi | Iowa County |
| Stein Creek near Clutier, IA | 8.0 mi | Tama County |
| Richland Creek near Haven, IA | 9.4 mi | Tama County |
| Walnut Creek near Hartwick, IA | 9.7 mi | Poweshiek County |
| Big Bear Creek at Ladora, IA | 16.3 mi | Iowa 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.