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East Okoboji Lake at Spirit Lake
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Dickinson County, Iowa on the East Okoboji Lake. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06604110, 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

21 ft

Moderate Flood

18 ft

Minor Flood

16 ft

Action Stage

15 ft

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

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, 201813.44 ft
May 16, 201813.44 ft

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06604110

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 — even when your screen is off.

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