Minor Flood
12 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.
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Water affects the approaches to the County Road W62 bridge.
18.6 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road W62 bridge.
18.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Orval Yoder Turnpike and SW Calkins Road bridges.
15.5 ft
Water affects the approaches to the SW Calkins Road bridge.
15 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Cosgrove Road SW bridge.
10.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the SW Black Hawk Avenue bridge.
10 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road F52 bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2014 | 18.61 ft | 13,334 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 17.83 ft | 14,600 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1993 | 17.61 ft | 13,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
IOCI4
River
Old Mans Creek
County
Johnson, IA
Coordinates
41.6064°N, 91.6156°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Old Mans Creek near Iowa City?
The Old Mans Creek near Iowa City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05455100) 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 Old Mans Creek near Iowa City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Old Mans Creek near Iowa City is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Old Mans Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Old Mans Creek near Iowa City 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 Old Mans Creek near Iowa City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Iowa at coordinates 41.6064°N, 91.6156°W. USGS site number: 05455100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey