West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford reservoir
West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford
West Okoboji Lake is located near Milford, IA in Iowa and is one of the few natural lakes in the state. Lakeside Lab, which is situated on the lake, is a research facility that studies the ecology and hydrology of the area. The lake has a history of being an important recreational spot for tourism in the region. The hydrology of the lake is affected by both surface water flow and snowpack. The lake receives water from the Little Sioux River and its tributaries. The snowpack in the region contributes to the water supply of the lake during the spring and summer months. The lake is also used for agricultural purposes, with farms near the lake using the water for irrigation. Recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming are popular on the lake.
Daily levels at West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Temperature, water, °C
deg C · code 00010
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 456 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Jackson | 756 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Rock River Below Tom Creek At Rock Rapids | 179 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At Alton | 406 cfs | → |
About West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford
Where does the data for West Okoboji Lake At Lakeside Lab Near Milford come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.