Snake Creek near Yorktown, IA
Is Snake Creek near Yorktown, IA flooding right now?
Snake Creek near Yorktown, IA measured 79.67 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.8 ft below its 92.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
79.67 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 92.5 ft, with major flooding at 95 ft. The highest crest on record was 95.24 ft on Thu, Jul 9, 1987.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 92 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 92.5 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 93.5 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 95 ft | 15.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 95.24 ft | 1987-07-09 |
| 94.83 ft | 1977-08-28 |
| 94.73 ft | 1978-07-21 |
| 94.63 ft | 1982-08-29 |
| 94.1 ft | 1979-03-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway River at Clarinda, IA | 6.0 mi | Page County |
| East Nodaway River at Highway 2 near Clarinda, IA | 7.9 mi | Page County |
| Tarkio River at Stanton, IA | 16.4 mi | Montgomery County |
| East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak, IA | 19.3 mi | Montgomery County |
| Nodaway River near Burlington Junction, MO | 20.6 mi | Nodaway County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.