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Ioway Creek near Ames Hwy E18
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

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

Current Water Level

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ESQI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Action Stage

9 ft

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

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

ESQI4

River

Ioway Creek

County

Story, IA

Coordinates

42.1664°N, 93.7531°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Ioway Creek near Ames Hwy E18?

The Ioway Creek near Ames Hwy E18 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 Ioway Creek near Ames Hwy E18?

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

How do I get alerts when Ioway Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ioway Creek near Ames Hwy E18 to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Ioway Creek near Ames Hwy E18 gauge located?

The gauge is located in Story County, Iowa at coordinates 42.1664°N, 93.7531°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: City of Ames IA