Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Polk County, Iowa on the Walnut Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CLVI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
13.5 ft
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.1 ft
Residential evacuations occur in 10800 and 10900 blocks of Lincoln Ave.
16.9 ft
Residential evacuations occur at Diamond Ridge Ct. 94th St is closed.
15.5 ft
Residential evacuations occur near the intersection of 104th St and Rio Valley.
14.6 ft
Water covers the intersection of 86th St and University Ave. Water begins affecting 114th St.
13.9 ft
100th St and 114th St are closed.
13.5 ft
Water covers multiple roads including 86th St, 100th St and 114th St. Many residential and business evacuations occur on both sides of the creek.
12.5 ft
Water covers 86th St. Temporary flood protection measures may be deployed along University Blvd. Minor evacuations may occur behind the temporary flood protection measures.
11 ft
Water limits access to some business areas.
10.8 ft
Maddox Parkway is closed.
9 ft
Swanson Blvd is closed from Harbach Blvd west to NW 94th St due to storm sewer backup. The intersection of 93rd St and Lincoln St is closed also due to storm sewer backup.
8 ft
Greenbelt Park is closed off of 100th St and Maddox Parkway.
5 ft
The Clive Greenbelt bike trail gates are closed.
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 24, 2015 | 13.41 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 13.41 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 13 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 13 ft | — |
| Aug 9, 2010 | 12.28 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CLVI4
River
Walnut Creek
County
Polk, IA
Coordinates
41.6114°N, 93.7764°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35?
The Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 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 Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek rises?
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Where is the Walnut Creek at Clive I-80/35 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Iowa at coordinates 41.6114°N, 93.7764°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Des Moines IA