Major Flood
88 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
84 ft
Minor Flood
80 ft
Action Stage
78 ft
What Floods at Each Level
91 ft
The bridge on 150th St is overtopped.
88 ft
Levees are overtopped with major agricultural flooding, and 150th Street will be flooded.
87 ft
The bridge on 170th St is overtopped.
84.5 ft
Emmett Avenue near 110th Street will be flooded.
84 ft
Significant flooding of crop land begins. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 170th St.
80 ft
Lower banks overflow with minor flooding of agricultural lands.
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 11, 1984 | 86.14 ft | 3,150 cfs |
| Jul 16, 1972 | 85.09 ft | 2,810 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 84.89 ft | 2,750 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ECLI4
River
Elliott Creek
County
Woodbury, IA
Coordinates
42.4750°N, 96.1894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elliott Creek at Lawton?
The Elliott Creek at Lawton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06602190) 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 Elliott Creek at Lawton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elliott Creek at Lawton is 80 feet. Action stage begins at 78 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 84 feet, and major flooding at 88 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elliott Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elliott Creek at Lawton 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 Elliott Creek at Lawton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Woodbury County, Iowa at coordinates 42.4750°N, 96.1894°W. USGS site number: 06602190. 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.