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SwedenWalnut Creek near Hartwick water level
River gauge, Walnut Creek, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 55.7 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Walnut Creek near Hartwick, where the gauge shows 2.08 ft.
It is 11.92 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.07 ft – 2.37 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
- 17.70 ftJune 1, 1947
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.70 ft | June 1, 1947 |
| 2 | 16.93 ft | April 29, 1991 |
| 3 | 16.92 ft | July 1, 2014 |
| 4 | 16.76 ft | August 29, 1993 |
| 5 | 16.65 ft | July 2, 1983 |
| 6 | 16.30 ft | August 16, 1977 |
| 7 | 16.27 ft | March 13, 2019 |
| 8 | 16.20 ft | September 2, 2018 |
| 9 | 16.02 ft | May 10, 1996 |
| 10 | 16.00 ft | March 19, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Walnut Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 70 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa River near Belle PlaineRiver gauge, Iowa River | 11.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Richland Creek near HavenRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 76.5 cfs | Very high | −4.9 cfs | 6 mi |
| Salt Creek near ElberonRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 7.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 10 mi |
| Big Bear Creek at LadoraRiver gauge, Big Bear Creek | 11.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Iowa River at County Highway E49 near TamaRiver gauge, Iowa River | 7.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.58 ft | 16 mi |
| Iowa River at MarengoRiver gauge, Iowa River | 12.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.48 ft | 17 mi |
| Timber Creek near MarshalltownRiver gauge, Timber Creek | 3.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 27 mi |
| Wolf Creek near DysartRiver gauge, Wolf Creek | 3.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Walnut Creek near Hartwick?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.92 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 Walnut Creek near Hartwick today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.08 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Walnut Creek near Hartwick rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Walnut Creek near Hartwick normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walnut Creek near Hartwick?
The highest level on record is 17.70 ft on June 1, 1947.
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:05452200(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.83500, -92.38630(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 | 2.08 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 55.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Walnut Creek near Hartwick (usgs:05452200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/walnut-creek-near-hartwick
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer