Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
300th Street east of the gage begins flooding.
20 ft
190th Avenue just north of Highway 18 begins flooding.
18 ft
water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 300th Street at the gage.
15 ft
290th Street north of the gage begins flooding as well as 180th Avenue southeast of the gage.
13 ft
major agricultural flooding begins.
10 ft
minor flooding of agricultural lands begins.
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 14, 2011 | 14.45 ft | 6,020 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 13.49 ft | 4,710 cfs |
| Mar 17, 2010 | 13.2 ft | 4,650 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSSI4
River
Little Sioux River
County
Clay, IA
Coordinates
43.2128°N, 95.2392°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Sioux River above Spencer?
The Little Sioux River above Spencer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06604440) 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 Sioux River above Spencer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Sioux River above Spencer is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Sioux River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Sioux River above Spencer 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 Sioux River above Spencer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Iowa at coordinates 43.2128°N, 95.2392°W. USGS site number: 06604440. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.