Major Flood
1404 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LPRI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1398 ft
Minor Flood
1396 ft
Action Stage
1395 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1413.5 ft
The Highway 9 bridge is overtopped.
1411 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 9 bridge.
1408.5 ft
The bridge on 140th St is overtopped.
1406.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 140th St.
1404 ft
The bridge on 160th Avenue south of Highway 9 is overtopped.
1402 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 160th Ave
1400 ft
160th Avenue begins to flood south of Highway 9.
1398 ft
Significant amounts of crop and pasture land are flooded north of Highway 9, and 125th Street just east of the river northeast of Lake Park begins flooding.
1396 ft
Crop and pasture land begins to flood between Lake Park and Montgomery.
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 21, 2024 | 1400.01 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 1399.4 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 1398.79 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LPRI4
River
West Fork Little Sioux River
County
Dickinson, IA
Coordinates
43.4196°N, 95.2691°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park?
The West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park 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 West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park is 1396 feet. Action stage begins at 1395 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1398 feet, and major flooding at 1404 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Little Sioux River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park 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 West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Iowa at coordinates 43.4196°N, 95.2691°W. 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 Iowa Flood Center
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.