Perry Creek near Hinton
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Plymouth County, Iowa on the Perry Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06599950, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
The bridge on C60 is overtopped and structures nearby are flooded.
37.5 ft
The bridge on 300th St is overtopped.
35 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at 300th St.
32 ft
County Road K22 begins flooding.
30 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural land begins.
28 ft
The lowest banks are overtopped 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 16, 2014 | 32.68 ft | 6,410 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 32.68 ft | 6,410 cfs |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 31.73 ft | 1,940 cfs |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 31.73 ft | 1,940 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 30.5 ft | 1,710 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Perry Creek near Hinton?
The Perry Creek near Hinton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06599950) 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 near Hinton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Perry Creek near Hinton is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Perry Creek rises?
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Where is the Perry Creek near Hinton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Plymouth County, Iowa at coordinates 42.6197°N, 96.3722°W. USGS site number: 06599950. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.