Willow Creek near Cornell, IA
Is Willow Creek near Cornell, IA flooding right now?
Willow Creek near Cornell, IA measured 81.93 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 90 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
81.93 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 90 ft, with major flooding at 96 ft. The highest crest on record was 94.3 ft on Sun, Jun 27, 2010.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 88 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 90 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 94 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 96 ft | 14.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 94.3 ft | 2010-06-27 |
| 94.09 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 93.63 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 92.84 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 91.49 ft | 1979-03-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River at Linn Grove, IA | 6.7 mi | Buena Vista County |
| Ocheyedan River near Spencer, IA | 11.0 mi | Clay County |
| Little Sioux River at 300th St near Spencer, IA | 17.0 mi | Clay County |
| Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA | 25.3 mi | Palo Alto County |
| North Raccoon River near Newell, IA | 26.1 mi | Buena Vista 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.