RIVER GAUGE · MILFORD CREEK
Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet
Dickinson County, Iowa
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Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood9.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9.5 ft
County roads along Milford Creek start flooding, and the pumping station near the Lower Gar Lake outlet begins flooding. Homes along Lower Gar Lake will also begin flooding.
- 8 ft
Water overtops the culverts leading out of Lower Gar Lake and floods the road.
- 6 ft
Flooding of pasture lands along Milford Creek begins, and water reaches the bottom of the culverts at the outlet of Lower Gar Lake. Boat docks on Lower Gar Lake will also begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | 3.19 ft | 500 cfs |
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