Major Flood
26.5 ft
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Grundy Avenue and 300th Street will be flooded near Holly Springs, and 310th Street near Grundy Avenue will be flooded. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Holly Springs and the bridge 1 mile southeast of Hornick. The levees along the West Fork Ditch will be overtopped resulting in flooding in Hornick and Holly Springs.
22 ft
all agricultural land immediately adjacent to the ditch will be flooded and the communities of Hornick and Holly Springs will have flood problems if the levees fail.
20 ft
large areas of agricultural land will flood if the levees fail.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 26.52 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 25.87 ft | 9,850 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1960 | 25.2 ft | 10,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HOKI4
River
West Fork Ditch
County
Woodbury, IA
Coordinates
42.2269°N, 96.0778°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Ditch near Hornick?
The West Fork Ditch near Hornick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06602020) 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 West Fork Ditch near Hornick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Ditch near Hornick is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Ditch rises?
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Where is the West Fork Ditch near Hornick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Woodbury County, Iowa at coordinates 42.2269°N, 96.0778°W. USGS site number: 06602020. 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.