Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.4 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Iowa 58 bridge.
19 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee at Waterloo.
18.8 ft
Water affects the Falls Ave bridge in Waterloo.
18 ft
Water affects Hudson...including the 800 block of Dale Dr.
16 ft
Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some residential evacuations may occur.
15 ft
Water affects Iowa 58 as well as Fletcher Ave and Ridgeway Ave at US 63 in Waterloo. Water also affects Watters Rd. Some residential evacuations may be needed.
14.5 ft
Water affects portions of Ranchero Rd west of US 63.
12 ft
Storm sewers in Waterloo back up.
10 ft
A few thousand acres of agricultural land west of Hudson are under water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2008 | 19.03 ft | 22,500 cfs |
| May 29, 2013 | 18.96 ft | 19,100 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 18.5 ft | 16,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HUDI4
River
Black Hawk Creek
County
Black Hawk, IA
Coordinates
42.4078°N, 92.4632°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Hawk Creek at Hudson?
The Black Hawk Creek at Hudson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05463500) 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 Black Hawk Creek at Hudson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Hawk Creek at Hudson is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Hawk Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Hawk Creek at Hudson 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 Black Hawk Creek at Hudson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa at coordinates 42.4078°N, 92.4632°W. USGS site number: 05463500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cedar River at Waterloo
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey