Big Bear Creek at Ladora Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

20 ft

Action Stage

19 ft

What Floods at Each Level

29 ft

Water affects the approaches to the County Road V52 bridge.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Jun 30, 2014	26.61 ft	11,200 cfs
May 26, 2013	25.94 ft	10,500 cfs
Mar 14, 2019	25.04 ft	6,140 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05453000

NWS LID

LADI4

River

Big Bear Creek

County

Iowa, IA

Coordinates

41.7494°N, 92.1821°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Big Bear Creek at Ladora?

The Big Bear Creek at Ladora gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05453000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Big Bear Creek at Ladora?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Bear Creek at Ladora is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Big Bear Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Bear Creek at Ladora to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Big Bear Creek at Ladora gauge located?

The gauge is located in Iowa County, Iowa at coordinates 41.7494°N, 92.1821°W. USGS site number: 05453000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Big Bear Creek at Ladora Water Level & Flood Stage.