Mill Creek (NW IA) near Larrabee
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cherokee County, Iowa on the Mill Creek (NW IA). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LARI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
1253 ft
Moderate Flood
1245 ft
Minor Flood
1241 ft
Action Stage
1239 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
1253 ft
450th Street begins to flood and the bridge at 470th St may be overtopped.
1252 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 470th at the gauge location. Water nears the feedhorn of the automated sensor and thus river level data may be lost.
1251 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Middle Road.
1249 ft
Numerous county roads will be impacted by flooding including Valley Rd, 470th, Middle Rd, C16 and L Ave.
1245 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins, and the lowest spots on L Avenue may start to flood.
1241 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins near 450th and 470th streets.
1239 ft
The lowest banks overflow with minor lowland flooding.
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 | 1250.41 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1250.41 ft | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1239.92 ft | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1239.92 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 1235.59 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LARI4
River
Mill Creek (NW IA)
County
Cherokee, IA
Coordinates
42.8373°N, 95.5998°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek (NW IA) near Larrabee?
The Mill Creek (NW IA) near Larrabee 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 Mill Creek (NW IA) near Larrabee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek (NW IA) near Larrabee is 1241 feet. Action stage begins at 1239 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1245 feet, and major flooding at 1253 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek (NW IA) rises?
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Where is the Mill Creek (NW IA) near Larrabee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Iowa at coordinates 42.8373°N, 95.5998°W. 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 Iowa Flood Center
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.