Is the Walnut Creek flooding?

Iowa · 7 gauges · Iowa river levels

The Walnut Creek is tracked by 7 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 Walnut Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 7 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.

data refreshed 6 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Walnut Creek near Hartwick, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.70 ft in June 1947. Peak records there go back to 1947 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.91 ft, 16.8 ft below that record.

Drains 71 sq mi · gauge elevation 786 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Walnut Creek near Hartwick, IANo flooding0.91 ft14 ft
Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IANo flooding5.29 ft14 ft
Walnut Creek at Kelley, IANo current data
Walnut Creek near Kelley, IANo current data
Walnut Creek near Cambridge, IANo current data
Walnut Creek near Prairie City, IANo current data
Walnut Creek near Vandalia, IANo current data
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.