Upper Iowa River near Decorah Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: UIDI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

902 ft

Moderate Flood

898 ft

Minor Flood

896 ft

Action Stage

893 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
May 21, 2013	894.68 ft	—

About This Gauge

NWS LID

UIDI4

River

Upper Iowa River

County

Winneshiek, IA

Coordinates

43.3400°N, 91.8339°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Upper Iowa River near Decorah?

The Upper Iowa River near Decorah 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 Upper Iowa River near Decorah?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Upper Iowa River near Decorah is 896 feet. Action stage begins at 893 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 898 feet, and major flooding at 902 feet.

How do I get alerts when Upper Iowa River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Upper Iowa River near Decorah 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 Upper Iowa River near Decorah gauge located?

The gauge is located in Winneshiek County, Iowa at coordinates 43.3400°N, 91.8339°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

Upstream: Upper Iowa River at Bluffton Downstream: Upper Iowa River at Decorah

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Iowa Flood Center

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Upper Iowa River near Decorah Water Level & Flood Stage.