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East Okoboji Lake at East/West Okoboji Lake Channel
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Dickinson County, Iowa on the East Okoboji Lake. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06604215, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

12 ft

Moderate Flood

9.5 ft

Minor Flood

8.5 ft

Action Stage

8 ft

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

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, 20188.5 ft
Jul 4, 20188.5 ft

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06604215

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 — even when your screen is off.

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