Major Flood
96 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
94 ft
Minor Flood
90 ft
Action Stage
88 ft
What Floods at Each Level
96 ft
Highway 71 begins to flood.
94 ft
The higher banks overtop and significant flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
90 ft
The lower banks overtop and minor agricultural flooding begins.
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 26, 2010 | 94.3 ft | 3,280 cfs |
| Sep 19, 2018 | 94.09 ft | 6,790 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 93.63 ft | 5,650 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CWCI4
River
Willow Creek (North Central IA)
County
Clay, IA
Coordinates
42.9725°N, 95.1611°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Willow Creek (North Central IA) near Cornell?
The Willow Creek (North Central IA) near Cornell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06605750) 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 Willow Creek (North Central IA) near Cornell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Willow Creek (North Central IA) near Cornell is 90 feet. Action stage begins at 88 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 94 feet, and major flooding at 96 feet.
How do I get alerts when Willow Creek (North Central IA) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Willow Creek (North Central IA) near Cornell 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 Willow Creek (North Central IA) near Cornell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Iowa at coordinates 42.9725°N, 95.1611°W. USGS site number: 06605750. 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.