Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
River and Lake Levels
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River and Lake Levels
For current conditions, see the rainfall amounts, groundwater levels, real-time river levels, and hydrologic conditions reports pages. For past conditions and analysis, search our Document Center.
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See the Historical Extreme High Elevations PDF.River and Lake Levels
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River flood stages are determined by the National Weather Service. A flood stage is the point at which some type of physical or economic hardship starts to take place at a specified location (or station) on the river. It does not necessarily mean that water is over the banks of the river.River and Lake Levels
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The key to knowing is to know your river. If you’ve never experienced the river at or near flood stage, you may not have all the information you will need to help you guesstimate. For more information, see the "When will rising water reach your home? PDF.River and Lake Levels