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West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Dickinson County, Iowa on the West Fork Little Sioux River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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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

Major Flood

1404 ft

Moderate Flood

1398 ft

Minor Flood

1396 ft

Action Stage

1395 ft

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

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, 20241400.01 ft
Jun 21, 20241400.01 ft
Jun 23, 20181399.4 ft
Jun 23, 20181399.4 ft
Mar 15, 20191398.79 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?

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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