Old Mans Creek Near Iowa City, Ia Realtime Data
OLD MANS CREEK NEAR IOWA CITY, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
368
Discharge (cfs)
4.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 368 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.89 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 98 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek's constituents include agricultural runoff, urban runoff, and groundwater discharge. There are no major tributaries or dams associated with Old Man's Creek. Seasonal trends show that the creek is typically at its highest flow during the spring and early summer months due to snowmelt and precipitation. An interesting fact about the hydrology of the creek is that it is prone to flash flooding during heavy downpours. Understanding the flow of Old Man's Creek is important for monitoring water quality and identifying potential flood risks in the area.
August 15, 2026
| Elevation | 654.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.89 ft |
| Nitrate plus nitrite, water, in situ, mg/L as N | 8.6 mg/l as N |
| Temperature, water, degC | 7.9 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 368.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 1,291% |
| Year Over Year Average | 29 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 12,700 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.61, -91.62 |
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