Is the Little Sioux River flooding?
The Little Sioux River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Iowa. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Sioux River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Iowa river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Sioux River at Correctionville, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.92 ft on 24 June 2024, carrying 63,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1891 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.09 ft, 25.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River at Linn Grove, IA | No flooding | 5.75 ft | 16.5 ft | |
| Little Sioux River at Correctionville, IA | No flooding | 5.09 ft | 19 ft | |
| Little Sioux River near Turin, IA | No flooding | 7.46 ft | 25 ft | |
| Little Sioux River at 300th St near Spencer, IA | No current data | — | 10 ft | — |