Indian Creek at Council Bluffs
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa on the Indian Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ICBI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
1049 ft
Moderate Flood
1047.5 ft
Minor Flood
1045.5 ft
Action Stage
1044.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
1049 ft
Water reaches Broadway Street and nearby homes.
1047.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Sylvan Drive.
1045.5 ft
Water begins to flow out of the box culvert causing lowland flooding to begin.
1044.5 ft
Water is within a foot of coming out of the box culvert.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
ICBI4
River
Indian Creek
County
Pottawattamie, IA
Coordinates
41.2844°N, 95.8360°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indian Creek at Council Bluffs?
The Indian Creek at Council Bluffs 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 at Council Bluffs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indian Creek at Council Bluffs is 1045.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1044.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1047.5 feet, and major flooding at 1049 feet.
How do I get alerts when Indian Creek rises?
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Where is the Indian Creek at Council Bluffs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa at coordinates 41.2844°N, 95.8360°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.