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SwedenWillow Creek near Cornell water level
River gauge, Willow Creek, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Willow Creek near Cornell is at 82.13 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.87 ft below the flood stage of 90.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 81.83 ft (+0.30 ft).
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 81.68 ft and 82.23 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
- Same day last year
- 81.83 ft+0.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 81.68 ft – 82.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 81.41 ft – 84.81 ft
- Highest on record
- 94.30 ftJune 27, 2010
Floating and fishing near Willow Creek near Cornell
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 90.00 ft, 7.87 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 96.00 ft
- Highway 71 begins to flood.
- 94.00 ft
- The higher banks overtop and significant flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
- 90.00 ft
- The lower banks overtop and minor agricultural flooding begins.
- 82.13 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.30 ft | June 27, 2010 |
| 2 | 94.09 ft | September 20, 2018 |
| 3 | 93.63 ft | June 22, 2024 |
| 4 | 92.84 ft | March 14, 2019 |
| 5 | 91.49 ft | March 22, 1979 |
| 6 | 91.39 ft | May 6, 2007 |
| 7 | 91.35 ft | June 25, 1969 |
| 8 | 91.15 ft | May 27, 2013 |
| 9 | 91.00 ft | July 26, 1992 |
| 10 | 90.87 ft | June 20, 1983 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Willow Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near Mason CityRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 85.90 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 96 mi |
| Willow Creek near CrooksRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 95 mi |
| Willow Creek near SoldierRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 65.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 78 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River at Linn GroveRiver gauge, Little Sioux River | 6.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 7 mi |
| Ocheyedan River near SpencerRiver gauge, Ocheyedan River | 2.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Storm Lake at Storm LakeLake, Storm Lake | 13.43 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Des Moines River at EmmetsburgRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 1.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 25 mi |
| West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near MilfordLake, West Okoboji Lake | 4.15 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Little Floyd River near SanbornRiver gauge, Little Floyd River | 83.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| Des Moines River at EsthervilleRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 2.32 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Spirit Lake near OrleansLake, Spirit Lake | 14.20 ft | Very high | ±0 | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Willow Creek near Cornell compare with last year?
It is 0.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 81.83 ft.
What is flood stage for Willow Creek near Cornell?
The official flood stage is 90.00 ft. The level is currently 7.87 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 Willow Creek near Cornell today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 PM CDT, the water level was 82.13 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Willow Creek near Cornell rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Willow Creek near Cornell normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Willow Creek near Cornell?
The highest level on record is 94.30 ft on June 27, 2010.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06605750(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.97250, -95.16111(WGS84)- 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 | 82.13 ft | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Willow Creek near Cornell (usgs:06605750). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/willow-creek-near-cornell
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