Little Sioux River at Linn Grove
Buena Vista County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31.5 ft
Weaver St is flooded in Linn Grove.
- 29 ft
Significant flooding is ongoing in Sioux Rapids as water reaches as far in as 2nd and Main St. Water also reaches the bottom of the bridge on Weaver St in Linn Grove.
- 28 ft
Highway 71 south of the bridge in Sioux Rapids is flooded and at least one house in Linn Grove near the campground may flood.
- 27 ft
The bathroom at the campground in Linn Grove floods.
- 24 ft
Some businesses west of Hwy 71 in Sioux Rapids are in danger of flooding. The low portion of Highway 71 north of the bridge in Sioux Rapids may begin to flood.
- 22.5 ft
Park St, as well as the northern portion of 1st St in Sioux Rapids begin to flood.
- 21 ft
The lowest campsites at the campground in Linn Grove begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Significant flooding of agricultural land begins along this entire stretch of the river. Water begins to flood the lower road at the campground in Linn Grove.
- 16.5 ft
More substantial flooding of agricultural land as well as the park in Sioux Rapids begins
- 14 ft
Water begins to overtop the lowest banks as well as spill in the lowest areas of the park in Sioux Rapids.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2024 | 29.98 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 24.13 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 23.91 ft | 20,100 cfs |
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