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SwedenWillow Creek near Soldier water level
River gauge, Willow Creek, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Willow Creek near Soldier is at 65.56 ft, in the normal range.
It is 15.94 ft below the flood stage of 81.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 66.19 ft, a difference of −0.63 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 65.29 ft and 66.20 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
- 66.19 ft−0.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 65.29 ft – 66.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 65.20 ft – 66.65 ft
- Highest on record
- 81.18 ftMarch 13, 2019
Floating and fishing near Willow Creek near Soldier
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 81.50 ft, 15.94 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 95.00 ft
- Water begins to flow over Highway 37 and possibly the bridge at the gage site.
- 83.00 ft
- Water begins to overflow the left bank.
- 81.50 ft
- Water begins to overflow the right bank.
- 65.56 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.18 ft | March 13, 2019 |
| 2 | 75.01 ft | February 27, 2023 |
| 3 | 74.01 ft | August 21, 2017 |
| 4 | 73.97 ft | August 9, 2025 |
| 5 | 72.58 ft | May 21, 2024 |
| 6 | 71.68 ft | June 18, 2020 |
| 7 | 71.25 ft | February 26, 2018 |
| 8 | 68.81 ft | March 2, 2021 |
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 | 85.85 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 150 mi |
| Willow Creek near CrooksRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 3.70 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 131 mi |
| Willow Creek near CornellRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 82.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 78 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier River at PisgahRiver gauge, Soldier River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Sioux River near TurinRiver gauge, Little Sioux River | 8.35 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 14 mi |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch near TurinRiver gauge, Monona-Harrison Ditch | 4.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Maple River at MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Boyer River at LoganRiver gauge, Boyer River | 4.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 20 mi |
| Missouri River at DecaturRiver gauge, Missouri River | 19.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Blackbird Creek near MacyRiver gauge, Blackbird Creek | 5.17 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| South Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 near MacyRiver gauge, South Blackbird Creek | 5.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Willow Creek near Soldier higher than last year?
No, it is 0.63 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 66.19 ft.
What is flood stage for Willow Creek near Soldier?
The official flood stage is 81.50 ft. The level is currently 15.94 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 Soldier today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 65.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Willow Creek near Soldier rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Willow Creek near Soldier 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 Soldier?
The highest level on record is 81.18 ft on March 13, 2019.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06609560(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.92138, -95.70167(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 | 65.56 ft | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Willow Creek near Soldier (usgs:06609560). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/willow-creek-near-soldier
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer