South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA
Is South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA flooding right now?
No — South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA is at 1.72 ft, 5.3 ft below its 7 ft flood stage, as of 57 min ago.
Gauge height
1.72 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.5 ft on Sat, Jul 14, 1962.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.5 ft | 1962-07-14 |
| 9.64 ft | 2018-10-06 |
| 9.48 ft | 2012-05-03 |
| 9.47 ft | 1972-07-17 |
| 9.43 ft | 1993-08-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA | 0.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Iowa River at Iowa City, IA | 1.8 mi | Johnson County |
| Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA | 3.5 mi | Johnson County |
| Muddy Creek at Coralville, IA | 4.4 mi | Johnson County |
| Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville, IA | 4.6 mi | Johnson 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.