Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
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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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
County roads along Milford Creek start flooding, and the pumping station near the Lower Gar Lake outlet begins flooding.
8.5 ft
Water is over the top of the culvert at the county road crossing the Lower Gar Lake outlet, and moderate flooding of pasture land along Milford Creek begins.
7.5 ft
Flooding of low lands along Milford Creek begins.
6.75 ft
Water reaches the floor of the pump house for water supply for Milford and West Okoboji.
6.2 ft
The Emergency Lake-wide 5 mph rule on East Okoboji, West Okoboji, Upper Gar, Lower Gar, and Minnewashta lakes is enacted.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 1993 | 8.66 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 8.1 ft | — |
| Jul 4, 2018 | 6.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OBJI4
River
West Okoboji Lake
County
Dickinson, IA
Coordinates
43.3786°N, 95.1811°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Okoboji Lake near Milford?
The West Okoboji Lake near Milford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06604200) 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 Okoboji Lake near Milford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Okoboji Lake near Milford is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Okoboji Lake rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Okoboji Lake near Milford 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 Okoboji Lake near Milford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Iowa at coordinates 43.3786°N, 95.1811°W. USGS site number: 06604200. 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.