Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Story County, Iowa on the Ioway Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05470500, 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
15.5 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
Water reaches the perimeter fence at Furman Aquatic Center located at 1635 13th St.
17.3 ft
Water affects Stange Rd north of Ioway Creek as well as the Meadow Lane trailer park.
17.1 ft
Water affects the Iowa State Lied Recreation Center.
16.4 ft
Water affects the Maple...Willow and Larch dormitories on the Iowa State University campus.
15.8 ft
Water affects Lincoln Way and University Ave. Water also reaches the top of the curb in front the Target store located at 320 S Duff Ave.
15.5 ft
Water affects Lincoln Way west of the bridge over Ioway Creek.
15.1 ft
Water affects the Scheman Building and Hilton Coliseum. S Duff Ave is closed between Ioway Creek and S 3rd St.
14.5 ft
Water reaches the CyRide building located at the northeast corner of 1700 University Blvd.
14.4 ft
Water affects S Duff Ave. Water also affects the Timbercreek Apartments located at 610 Ioway Creek Dr.
13.8 ft
Water affects the Tall Timber Apartments located at 644 Ioway Creek Dr.
13.5 ft
Water affects 6th St near Brookside Park.
13.3 ft
Water affects the road at 6th St through the railroad underpass in the Brookside Park area.
13.2 ft
Water affects the parking lots of apartments along S 5th St.
13 ft
Water affects the S 4th St bridge.
12 ft
Water affects the parking lots of apartments along Stonehaven Dr and threatens the Veenker Golf Course Shed.
10.4 ft
Water affects lowlands around S 4th St.
9.7 ft
Water affects W 190th St where it crosses Ioway Creek...west of the intersection with 510th St...or 2 1/2 miles southwest of Gilbert.
9 ft
Water primarily affects low-lying areas near the stream.
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 8, 1993 | 18.54 ft | 24,300 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 18.54 ft | 24,300 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 18.13 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 18.13 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 15.97 ft | 12,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way?
The Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05470500) 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 Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
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Where is the Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way gauge located?
The gauge is located in Story County, Iowa at coordinates 42.0226°N, 93.6305°W. USGS site number: 05470500. 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