Volga River at Littleport Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

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

Major Flood

18 ft

Moderate Flood

15 ft

Minor Flood

12 ft

Action Stage

10 ft

What Floods at Each Level

19.5 ft

Levee at Littleport is overtopped.

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
May 16, 1999	25.36 ft	30,000 cfs
May 23, 2004	21.98 ft	21,000 cfs
Jul 23, 2017	21.13 ft	20,700 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05412400

NWS LID

VLPI4

River

Volga River

County

Clayton, IA

Coordinates

42.7539°N, 91.3690°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Volga River at Littleport?

The Volga River at Littleport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05412400) 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 Volga River at Littleport?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Volga River at Littleport is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.

How do I get alerts when Volga River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Volga River at Littleport 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 Volga River at Littleport gauge located?

The gauge is located in Clayton County, Iowa at coordinates 42.7539°N, 91.3690°W. USGS site number: 05412400. 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

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Volga River at Littleport Water Level & Flood Stage.