Major Flood
1380 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
1377 ft
Minor Flood
1375 ft
Action Stage
1373 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1383 ft
Water overtops the bridge on County Road K30, and the railroad near K30 begins to flood.
1382 ft
110th St floods as the bridge near Dogwood Avenue overtops, the railroad near 140th St begins to flood, and the bridges on 170th St and 180th St are overtopped.
1381 ft
Portions of County Road K30 begin to flood as water reaches the bottom of the bridge on K30.
1380 ft
Dogwood Ave south of 110th St begins to flood, as do 140th St and 180th St. Water overtops the bridge on 140th and 160th St and reaches the bottom of the bridges on 110th St, 170th St, and 180th St.
1379 ft
120th St begins to flood and water overtops the bridge on 120th St.
1377 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins and at least a couple of outbuildings may be impacted. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 120th St near Dogwood Ave, and portions of Dogwood Ave and the railroad tracks can begin to flood.
1375 ft
Significant agricultural flooding begins.
1372 ft
The lowest banks are overtopped 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 20, 2024 | 1375.89 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1372.46 ft | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1368.23 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LMCI4
River
Mud Creek (NW IA)
County
Lyon, IA
Coordinates
43.4475°N, 96.3422°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mud Creek (NW IA) near Lester?
The Mud Creek (NW IA) near Lester 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 Mud Creek (NW IA) near Lester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mud Creek (NW IA) near Lester is 1375 feet. Action stage begins at 1373 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1377 feet, and major flooding at 1380 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mud Creek (NW IA) rises?
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Where is the Mud Creek (NW IA) near Lester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Iowa at coordinates 43.4475°N, 96.3422°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Downstream: Rock River at Rock Valley
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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.