Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Water overtops the culverts and County Road 4 between Loon Lake and Loon Creek will begin flooding.
20 ft
Water overflows the top of the culverts and floods the bike path along the highway.
18 ft
Water reaches the top of the culverts between Loon Lake and Loon Creek.
14 ft
Water stops flowing out of Loon Lake through Loon Creek into Spirit Lake around this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2018 | 16.54 ft | 128 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Loon Creek near Orleans?
The Loon Creek near Orleans gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06603920) 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 Loon Creek near Orleans?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Loon Creek near Orleans is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Loon Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Loon Creek near Orleans 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 Loon Creek near Orleans gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Minnesota at coordinates 43.5211°N, 95.1014°W. USGS site number: 06603920. 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