Clear Creek near Oxford water level

Name: Clear Creek near Oxford water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clear Creek, Iowa, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.72ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT (26 min ago)

Flow: 74.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Clear Creek near Oxford, where the gauge shows 2.72 ft.

It is 7.28 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.72 ft – 3.11 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.05 ftJuly 1, 2014

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Water affects the lowest portions of NW Eagle Avenue.
13.00 ft: Water affects residences along the creek.
2.72 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.05 ft	July 1, 2014
2	15.50 ft	March 4, 1994
3	15.47 ft	April 18, 2013
4	15.10 ft	June 20, 2009
5	14.93 ft	May 5, 2015
6	14.92 ft	June 23, 2007
7	14.91 ft	October 6, 2018
8	14.89 ft	May 10, 1996
9	14.57 ft	February 19, 1997
10	14.55 ft	February 21, 1997

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Clear Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Creek near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Clear Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Muddy Creek at CoralvilleRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	8.1 cfs	High	−0.6 cfs	9 mi
Old Mans Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Old Mans Creek	3.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Iowa River below Coralville Dam near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Iowa River	4,970 cfs	High	−480.0 cfs	11 mi
Iowa River at Iowa CityRiver gauge, Iowa River	14.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	11 mi
South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa CityRiver gauge, South Branch Ralston Creek	1.81 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Rapid Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek	4.21 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
English River at KalonaRiver gauge, English River	6.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	17 mi
Cedar River at Cedar RapidsRiver gauge, Cedar River	6.24 ft	Below flood stage	+0.09 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Clear Creek near Oxford?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.28 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Clear Creek near Oxford today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.72 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Clear Creek near Oxford rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Clear Creek near Oxford normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clear Creek near Oxford?

The highest level on record is 16.05 ft on July 1, 2014.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:05454220 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.71834, -91.74017 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.72 ft	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional
Flow	74.9 cfs	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Creek near Oxford (usgs:05454220). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/clear-creek-near-oxford

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer