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Fourmile Creek at Ankeny NE 47th St--IFC
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Polk County, Iowa on the Fourmile Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ANFI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Action Stage

915.5 ft

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

What Floods at Each Level

920.19 ft

Water approaches nearby homes along Four Mile Cr and adjacent smaller tributary between NE 54th St and NE 47th St.

916 ft

Creek reaches back yards of homes on south side of Briarwood Golf Course. West side of creek off NE Trilein Dr.

915.5 ft

Creek reaches back yards of homes on south side of Briarwood Golf Course. West side of creek off NE Trilein Dr.

913 ft

The creek is near bankfull upstream at the NE 54th St bridge and downstream at the NE 36th St bridge.

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 1, 2018920.19 ft
Jul 1, 2018920.19 ft

About This Gauge

NWS LID

ANFI4

River

Fourmile Creek

County

Polk, IA

Coordinates

41.7698°N, 93.5897°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Fourmile Creek at Ankeny NE 47th St--IFC?

The Fourmile Creek at Ankeny NE 47th St--IFC gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Fourmile Creek at Ankeny NE 47th St--IFC?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

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Where is the Fourmile Creek at Ankeny NE 47th St--IFC gauge located?

The gauge is located in Polk County, Iowa at coordinates 41.7698°N, 93.5897°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Iowa Flood Center