Major Flood
10.5 ft
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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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
Several houses or outbuildings may be flooded. The bridge on 190th Ave at the gage is overtopped.
16.5 ft
The bridge south of the Ocheyedan WMA is overtopped.
15 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 190th Ave at the gage location and may begin to flood some of the low spots on the road north of the bridge. A couple structures are also in danger of flooding.
12.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge north of the Ocheyedan WMA and 360th St may begin to flood.
11 ft
The parking lot at the Riverton Wildlife area near the gage begins to flood.
10.5 ft
Significant amounts of agricultural land are flooded and some county roads may begin to flood.
9.5 ft
Additional pasture and agricultural land begins to flood.
8 ft
Minor flooding of pasture and agricultural land begins.
7 ft
Minor flooding of some ditches 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 | 17.2 ft | 24,500 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1953 | 12.89 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 12.77 ft | 8,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ocheyedan River near Spencer?
The Ocheyedan River near Spencer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06605000) 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 Spencer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ocheyedan River near Spencer is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ocheyedan River rises?
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Where is the Ocheyedan River near Spencer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Iowa at coordinates 43.1281°N, 95.2106°W. USGS site number: 06605000. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.