River stage
Willow Creek (IA, NE, SD)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 11 of 11
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 11 of 11 gauges on the Willow Creek (IA, NE, SD) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Willow Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Willow Creek is measured at 11 gauges across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota. 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 MSPI4 | 1110.59 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge MSWI4 | 1101.40 ft | no flood stage set |
| Cornell | 81.77 ft | normal, falling |
| Mason City US 18 Bus | 85.76 ft | no flood stage set |
| Oyens | 1253.95 ft | normal, steady |
| Soldier | 65.46 ft | normal, steady |
| Foster | 3.15 ft | normal, steady |
| Pierce | 3.15 ft | normal, steady |
| Pierce | 1624.19 ft | below flood stage |
| Crooks | 3.70 ft | normal, steady |
| Watertown | 5.77 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Willow Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cornell, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Willow Creek (AK) different river, same name
- Willow Creek (ID) different river, same name
- Willow Creek (ND) different river, same name
- Willow Creek (TX) different river, same name
- Mill Creek (IA) 1 gauge
- Rock River (IA, MN) 4 gauges
- Beaver Creek (Canton, SD) 1 gauge
- Vermillion River (SD) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Willow Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 11 reporting gauges on the Willow Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Willow Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cornell is at 81.77 ft; Oyens is at 1253.95 ft; Soldier is at 65.46 ft; Foster is at 3.15 ft.
Where is the Willow Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 11 gauges on the Willow Creek across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota.
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.