Major Flood
21 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
21 ft
Homes and businesses along the lake shore will begin flooding.
18 ft
Boat ramps and parking lots will be flooded, and water will reach into the yards of home along the lake shore.
16 ft
Some of the boat docks will be flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2018 | 13.44 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EOLI4
River
East Okoboji Lake
County
Dickinson, IA
Coordinates
43.4264°N, 95.0931°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Okoboji Lake at Spirit Lake?
The East Okoboji Lake at Spirit Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06604110) 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 Spirit Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Okoboji Lake at Spirit Lake is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 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 Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Iowa at coordinates 43.4264°N, 95.0931°W. USGS site number: 06604110. 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