Major Flood
96 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
93 ft
Minor Flood
87 ft
Action Stage
85 ft
What Floods at Each Level
95 ft
Highway 18 will begin to flood to the west of the bridge.
94 ft
Pierce Ave just north of Hwy 18 may begin to flood.
93 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Monroe Ave and the lowest portions of Monroe Ave near 340th may begin to flood.
91.5 ft
The lowest portions of Pierce Ave south of Hwy 18 begin to flood.
87 ft
Minor flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
85 ft
The lower banks and ditches near the gage location on Hwy 18 begin to overflow
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | 90.56 ft | 2,440 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 89.82 ft | 1,910 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 89.78 ft | 214 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LFSI4
River
Little Floyd River
County
OBrien, IA
Coordinates
43.1861°N, 95.7250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Floyd River near Sanborn?
The Little Floyd River near Sanborn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06600030) 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 Little Floyd River near Sanborn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Floyd River near Sanborn is 87 feet. Action stage begins at 85 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 93 feet, and major flooding at 96 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Floyd River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Floyd River near Sanborn 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 Little Floyd River near Sanborn gauge located?
The gauge is located in OBrien County, Iowa at coordinates 43.1861°N, 95.7250°W. USGS site number: 06600030. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.