Is the Willow Creek flooding?

Iowa · 3 gauges · Iowa river levels

The Willow Creek is tracked by 3 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 Willow Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 8 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 Willow Creek near Cornell, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 94.30 ft on 27 June 2010, carrying 3,280 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1966 (60 annual peaks). It is currently at 81.93 ft, 12.4 ft below that record.

Drains 79 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Willow Creek near Cornell, IANo flooding81.93 ft90 ft
Willow Creek near Soldier, IANo flooding65.24 ft81.5 ft
Willow Creek near Mason City, IANo flood stage defined85.59 ft
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.