River stage
Soldier, Willow Creek
- River level
- 65.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Recent high
- 66.52 ft
- Recent low
- 65.19 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WCSI4
- 30-day change
- +0.21 ft
- Average
- 65.66 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 81.18 ft
In brief
The Willow Creek at Soldier, IA read 65.46 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.54 ft below action stage. That is 0.21 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WCSI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.18 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 2 | 75.01 ft | 2023-02-27 |
| 3 | 74.01 ft | 2017-08-21 |
| 4 | 73.97 ft | 2025-08-09 |
| 5 | 72.58 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 6 | 71.68 ft | 2020-06-18 |
| 7 | 71.25 ft | 2018-02-26 |
| 8 | 68.81 ft | 2021-03-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 81.50 ft
Water begins to overflow the right bank.
- 83.00 ft
Water begins to overflow the left bank.
- 95.00 ft
Water begins to flow over Highway 37 and possibly the bridge at the gage site.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Willow Creek flooding at Soldier?
No. The Willow Creek at Soldier is at 65.46 ft, 14.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Soldier?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 80 ft, minor flooding 81.5 ft and moderate flooding 95 ft.
What is the highest the Willow Creek has been at Soldier?
The highest crest on record is 81.18 ft, on 2019-03-13.
Is the Willow Creek high or low right now at Soldier?
At 65.46 ft it is higher than 29% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WCSI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06609560). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.