USGS Streamgage 06483495
Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA
Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA is USGS streamgage 06483495 in Iowa, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10170204. It drains a watershed of about 31 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1966.
Gauge details
- State
- Iowa
- Drainage area
- 31 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 1,302 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 10170204
- Coordinates
- 43.24526, -96.17752
- USGS site number
- 06483495
- Records begin
- 1966-06-02 (60 years)
Common questions
- How long has Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 06483495 begin in 1966, about 60 years, covering roughly 78 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA?
- The gauge sits at 43.24526, -96.17752, in Iowa, in hydrologic subbasin 10170204, at an elevation of about 1,302 feet, draining roughly 31 square miles.
- Can I use Burr Oak Creek near Perkins, IA data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.