Major Flood
9.5 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | 3.19 ft | 500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LGLI4
River
Milford Creek
County
Dickinson, IA
Coordinates
43.3408°N, 95.1311°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet?
The Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06604345) 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 Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Milford Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet 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 Milford Creek at Lower Gar Lake Outlet gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Iowa at coordinates 43.3408°N, 95.1311°W. USGS site number: 06604345. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- No forecasts are available for this location