Major Flood
1370 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1366 ft
Minor Flood
1364 ft
Action Stage
1362 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1371 ft
The bridges on Hwy 18 and 300th St may be overtopped.
1370 ft
Highway 18 will begin to flood. Several structures west of the gage will start to flood.
1368.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridges on Hwy 18 and on 300th St. The low portion of the road on 300th may also begin to flood.
1368 ft
The bridge on 330th may be overtopped.
1366 ft
Significant flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
1365 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 330th St.
1364 ft
Ditches fill, the lowest banks overflow, and minor flooding of agricultural land begins.
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 | 1368.68 ft | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 1366.88 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 1366.47 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OREI4
River
Ocheyedan River
County
Clay, IA
Coordinates
43.1840°N, 95.3748°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ocheyedan River near Everly?
The Ocheyedan River near Everly 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 Ocheyedan River near Everly?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ocheyedan River near Everly is 1364 feet. Action stage begins at 1362 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1366 feet, and major flooding at 1370 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ocheyedan River rises?
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Where is the Ocheyedan River near Everly gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Iowa at coordinates 43.1840°N, 95.3748°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.