River stage
Walnut Creek (IA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Walnut Creek (IA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Walnut Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Walnut Creek is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge WLRI4 | 757.35 ft | no flood stage set |
| Clive I-80/35 | 3.46 ft | below flood stage |
| Des Moines 63rd St | 3.98 ft | below flood stage |
| Hartwick | 2.48 ft | normal, falling |
| IFC--Clive NW 100th St | 840.32 ft | no flood stage set |
| IFC--Clive NW 128th St | 862.46 ft | no flood stage set |
| Waukee 156th St | 1.66 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Walnut Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Hartwick, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Walnut Creek (AL) different river, same name
- Walnut Creek (KS) different river, same name
- Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX) different river, same name
- Des Moines River 18 gauges
- Raccoon River 5 gauges
- Indian Creek (Marion, IA) 2 gauges
- Beaver Creek (IA) 10 gauges
- Cedar Creek (IA) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Walnut Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Walnut Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Walnut Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Hartwick is at 2.48 ft.
Where is the Walnut Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Walnut Creek in Iowa.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. 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.