Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1250.41 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 2 | 1239.92 ft | 2025-07-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Larrabee, Mill Creek
- River level
- 1231.97 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 1239.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 1241.00 ft
- Record crest
- 1250.41 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LARI4
- Record crest
- 1250.41 ft
- Flood stage
- 1241.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 1245.00 ft
- Major flood
- 1253.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2024-06-22
In brief
The Mill Creek at Larrabee, IA read 1231.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.03 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LARI4
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 1239.00 ft
The lowest banks overflow with minor lowland flooding.
- 1241.00 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins near 450th and 470th streets.
- 1245.00 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins, and the lowest spots on L Avenue may start to flood.
- 1249.00 ft
Numerous county roads will be impacted by flooding including Valley Rd, 470th, Middle Rd, C16 and L Ave.
- 1251.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Middle Road.
- 1252.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 470th at the gauge location. Water nears the feedhorn of the automated sensor and thus river level data may be lost.
- 1253.00 ft
450th Street begins to flood and the bridge at 470th St may be overtopped.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mill Creek flooding at Larrabee?
No. The Mill Creek at Larrabee is at 1231.97 ft, 7.03 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Larrabee?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1239 ft, minor flooding 1241 ft, moderate flooding 1245 ft and major flooding 1253 ft.
What is the highest the Mill Creek has been at Larrabee?
The highest crest on record is 1250.41 ft, on 2024-06-22.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LARI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.