Major Flood
22 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Highway 75 will begin to flood and bridges on 280th St and Goldfinch Ave are overtopped.
21 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridges on 280th St as well as Goldfinch Ave
19 ft
The lower portions of 280th St east of Hwy 75 floods.
18 ft
Significant flooding of crop land begins.
16 ft
Flooding of lower lying crop and pasture land begins.
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 21, 2024 | 23.06 ft | 2,350 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2018 | 19.86 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 19.65 ft | 2,150 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Burr Oak Creek above Perkins?
The Burr Oak Creek above Perkins gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06483495) 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 Burr Oak Creek above Perkins?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Burr Oak Creek above Perkins is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Burr Oak Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Burr Oak Creek above Perkins 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 Burr Oak Creek above Perkins gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sioux County, Iowa at coordinates 43.2453°N, 96.1772°W. USGS site number: 06483495. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.