River stage
Council Bluffs, Indian Creek
- River level
- 1031.36 ft
- Status
- Last reported
- Action stage
- 1044.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 1045.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 1047.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ICBI4
- Flood stage
- 1045.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 1047.50 ft
- Major flood
- 1049.00 ft
In brief
The Indian Creek at Council Bluffs, IA last reported 1031.36 ft on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ICBI4
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| 1044.50 ft | Water is within a foot of coming out of the box culvert. |
| 1045.50 ft | Water begins to flow out of the box culvert causing lowland flooding to begin. |
| 1047.50 ft | Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Sylvan Drive. |
| 1049.00 ft | Water reaches Broadway Street and nearby homes. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Indian Creek flooding at Council Bluffs?
The gauge on the Indian Creek at Council Bluffs has not reported since 2026-10-13. Its last published reading was 1031.36 ft, which is not a current level, so nothing on this page can say whether the river is above flood stage now. National Weather Service warnings are the authority while a gauge is out.
What is the flood stage at Council Bluffs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1044.5 ft, minor flooding 1045.5 ft, moderate flooding 1047.5 ft and major flooding 1049 ft.
What is the highest the Indian Creek has been at Council Bluffs?
The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ICBI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.