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SwedenWillow Creek near Mason City water level
River gauge, Willow Creek, Iowa, United States
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Water level
History
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What this means
Willow Creek near Mason City reads 85.87 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 85.75 ft and 86.21 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.10 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 85.96 ft−0.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 85.75 ft – 86.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 85.56 ft – 89.83 ft
- Highest on record
- 93.28 ftJune 8, 2008
Floating and fishing near Willow Creek near Mason City
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93.28 ft | June 8, 2008 |
| 2 | 92.25 ft | September 22, 2016 |
| 3 | 92.25 ft | June 9, 2018 |
| 4 | 92.21 ft | May 22, 2004 |
| 5 | 91.97 ft | June 16, 1984 |
| 6 | 91.92 ft | July 21, 1999 |
| 7 | 91.83 ft | August 21, 1979 |
| 8 | 91.75 ft | April 1, 1993 |
| 9 | 91.40 ft | May 18, 1991 |
| 10 | 91.30 ft | July 8, 1969 |
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 CornellRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 82.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 96 mi |
| Willow Creek near SoldierRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 65.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 150 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago River at Mason CityRiver gauge, Winnebago River | 5.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Clear Lake at Clear LakeLake, Clear Lake | 4.64 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Deer Creek near CarpenterRiver gauge, Deer Creek | 78.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
| Cedar River at Charles CityRiver gauge, Cedar River | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 31 mi |
| Iowa River near RowanRiver gauge, Iowa River | 4.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 32 mi |
| Cedar River near AustinRiver gauge, Cedar River | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 37 mi |
| Little Cedar River near IoniaRiver gauge, Little Cedar River | 4.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 39 mi |
| Boone River near GoldfieldRiver gauge, Boone River | 133 cfs | Normal | −17.0 cfs | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Willow Creek near Mason City higher than last year?
No, it is 0.09 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 85.96 ft.
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 Mason City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 85.87 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Willow Creek near Mason City rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Willow Creek near Mason City normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Willow Creek near Mason City?
The highest level on record is 93.28 ft on June 8, 2008.
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:05460100(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.14857, -93.26881(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 | 85.87 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Willow Creek near Mason City (usgs:05460100). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/willow-creek-near-mason-city
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer