River stage
Salt Creek (IA)
- River level
- 7.86 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Salt Creek (IA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Salt Creek level at Elberon
The Salt Creek is measured in one place, at Elberon, IA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elberon | 7.86 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Salt Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Elberon, IA.
Other rivers nearby
- Salt Creek (IL) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (IL, IN) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (IN) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (KS) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (NE) different river, same name
- Indian Creek (Marion, IA) 2 gauges
- Iowa River 15 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt Creek flooding right now?
No. The Salt Creek is below flood stage at Elberon, IA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Salt Creek?
The Salt Creek is at 7.86 ft at Elberon, IA, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Salt Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Salt Creek, at Elberon, IA.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Salt Creek it is set for the gauge at Elberon, IA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.