Moderate Flood
1014 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MCBI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
1013 ft
Action Stage
1008 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1014.5 ft
Water may begin to impact Yellow Pole Road.
1013 ft
At this level overbank flooding will begin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
MCBI4
River
Mosquito Creek
County
Pottawattamie, IA
Coordinates
41.2881°N, 95.7931°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mosquito Creek near Council Bluffs?
The Mosquito Creek near Council Bluffs 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 Mosquito Creek near Council Bluffs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mosquito Creek near Council Bluffs is 1013 feet. Action stage begins at 1008 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1014 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Mosquito Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mosquito Creek near Council Bluffs 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 Mosquito Creek near Council Bluffs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa at coordinates 41.2881°N, 95.7931°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 the Iowa Flood Center
- Stage may be affected by ice.