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SwedenIndian Creek at Marion water level
River gauge, Indian Creek, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 47.8 cfs
History
What this means
Indian Creek at Marion is at 3.17 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.33 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.17 ft and 3.31 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
- 14.12 ftJuly 1, 2014
Floating and fishing near Indian Creek at Marion
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.50 ft, 4.33 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
- Water begins to cover lower portions of Boyson Trail.
- 3.17 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.12 ft | July 1, 2014 |
| 2 | 11.54 ft | April 18, 2013 |
| 3 | 9.92 ft | June 12, 2015 |
| 4 | 8.79 ft | June 23, 2015 |
| 5 | 8.60 ft | July 6, 2016 |
| 6 | 8.51 ft | April 13, 2014 |
| 7 | 8.06 ft | July 16, 2024 |
| 8 | 7.92 ft | March 10, 2014 |
| 9 | 7.52 ft | June 23, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Indian Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek near MingoRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 500 cfs | Very high | −87.0 cfs | 89 mi |
| Indian Creek near WyomingRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 10.14 ft | High | −0.09 ft | 115 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Cedar RapidsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 6.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar RapidsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 10,000 cfs | Normal | −100.0 cfs | 5.0 mi |
| Morgan Creek near CovingtonRiver gauge, Morgan Creek | 26.5 cfs | Very high | −1.6 cfs | 8 mi |
| Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at PaloRiver gauge, Cedar River | 6.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Wapsipinicon River near AnamosaRiver gauge, Wapsipinicon River | 9.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 18 mi |
| Iowa River below Coralville Dam near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Iowa River | 5,520 cfs | Very high | +950 cfs | 22 mi |
| Clear Creek near OxfordRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 23 mi |
| Cedar River at Cedar BluffRiver gauge, Cedar River | 8.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Indian Creek at Marion?
The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 4.33 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 Indian Creek at Marion today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT, the water level was 3.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Indian Creek at Marion rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Indian Creek at Marion normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Indian Creek at Marion?
The highest level on record is 14.12 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:05464695(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.03094, -91.61186(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 | 3.17 ft | 2026-10-20 06:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 47.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Indian Creek at Marion (usgs:05464695). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/indian-creek-at-marion
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