Major Flood
12 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Water reaches the top of the concrete under the bridge
9 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the gage house
8.5 ft
The Emergency Lake-wide 5 mph rule goes into effect on East and West Okoboji Lakes.
8 ft
Docks along the lake start flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2018 | 8.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EWOI4
River
East Okoboji Lake
County
Dickinson, IA
Coordinates
43.3772°N, 95.1281°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel?
The East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06604215) 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 East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Okoboji Lake rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel 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 East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Iowa at coordinates 43.3772°N, 95.1281°W. USGS site number: 06604215. 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