Major Flood
1315.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LRGI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1313.5 ft
Minor Flood
1311.5 ft
Action Stage
1309.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1321.5 ft
The bridge on 230th Street is overtopped.
1320.5 ft
The bridges on Indian Ave and Ibex Ave are overtopped, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 230th Street.
1319.5 ft
The bridge on Hickory Ave is overtopped.
1318.5 ft
The bridge on Jackson Ave is overtopped, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Indian Ave.
1317.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Hickory Ave, and Hickory Ave begins to flood south of the bridge.
1316.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Jackson Ave.
1315.5 ft
County Road L14, 230th St, 240th St, and Indian Ave begin to flood, and water overtops the bridges on 250th St and County Road L14.
1314.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road L14 south of George.
1313.5 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 250th Street, and 250th Street begins to flood east of the bridge.
1311.5 ft
Significant agricultural flooding begins.
1309.5 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins.
1307.5 ft
The lowest banks near County Road L14 south of George overtop.
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 | 1318.7 ft | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 1306.69 ft | — |
| Jul 7, 2020 | 1304.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LRGI4
River
Little Rock River
County
Lyon, IA
Coordinates
43.3254°N, 96.0970°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Rock River near George?
The Little Rock River near George 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 Little Rock River near George?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Rock River near George is 1311.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1309.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1313.5 feet, and major flooding at 1315.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Rock River rises?
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Where is the Little Rock River near George gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Iowa at coordinates 43.3254°N, 96.0970°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Rock River at Rock Valley
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Iowa Flood Center
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.