Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA
Is Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA flooding right now?
No — Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA is at 7.03 ft, 3.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
7.03 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.05 ft on Thu, Jul 2, 2026.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 1.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 5.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.05 ft | 2026-07-02 |
| 14.93 ft | 2013-06-23 |
| 14.91 ft | 2016-08-24 |
| 14.8 ft | 1978-07-01 |
| 14.57 ft | 2008-06-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River near Dorchester, IA | 2.1 mi | Allamakee County |
| Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA | 17.7 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA | 20.0 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Yellow River near Ion, IA | 26.3 mi | Allamakee County |
| Upper Iowa River at Kendallville, IA | 26.6 mi | Winneshiek 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.