Major Flood
1078.58 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EMNI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1073.17 ft
Minor Flood
1069 ft
Action Stage
1067 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1079.5 ft
Floodwaters will begin to impact 180th street east of Avenue A.
1078.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Avenue A bridge at the gage site.
1070.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the right bank.
1069 ft
Water begins to overflow the left bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
EMNI4
River
Indian Creek
County
Montgomery, IA
Coordinates
41.0447°N, 95.3664°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indian Creek above Emerson?
The Indian Creek above Emerson 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 Indian Creek above Emerson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indian Creek above Emerson is 1069 feet. Action stage begins at 1067 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1073.17 feet, and major flooding at 1078.58 feet.
How do I get alerts when Indian Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Indian Creek above Emerson 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 Indian Creek above Emerson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Iowa at coordinates 41.0447°N, 95.3664°W. 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 the Iowa Flood Center
- Stage may be affected by ice.