Major Flood
28 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
The 38th St bridge is overtopped.
28 ft
The north levee near Hamilton and Stone Park Blvd is overtopped and residential areas near 38th begin to flood.
27 ft
The bridge on Stone Park Blvd may be overtopped.
26.5 ft
Structures between Hamilton and Stone Park Blvd may be in danger of flooding should levee protection fail and some backyards near 38th St may begin to flood.
26 ft
Flooding begins to affect Dearborn Street between 38th Street and Stone Park Boulevard.
24.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Stone Park Blvd
24 ft
The wooded area north of Country Club Blvd is flooded.
16 ft
The lowest portions of the bike trail under Hamilton Blvd begin to flood.
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 6, 1944 | 30.5 ft | 9,600 cfs |
| May 18, 1990 | 28.54 ft | 8,670 cfs |
| Sep 9, 1949 | 26.8 ft | 7,780 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Perry Creek at Sioux City?
The Perry Creek at Sioux City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06600000) 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 Perry Creek at Sioux City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Perry Creek at Sioux City is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Perry Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Perry Creek at Sioux 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 Perry Creek at Sioux City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Woodbury County, Iowa at coordinates 42.5350°N, 96.4106°W. USGS site number: 06600000. 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.