Is the Willow Creek flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near Cornell, IA | No flooding | 81.93 ft | 90 ft | |
| Willow Creek near Soldier, IA | No flooding | 65.24 ft | 81.5 ft | |
| Willow Creek near Mason City, IA | No flood stage defined | 85.59 ft | — |