Creek IA

McElhaney Creek

Iowa • 42.5142, -96.0155

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

12 mi

19 km

Elevation

1,401′ → 1,130′

271 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.43%

22.9 ft/mi

Drainage

19 mi²

50 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

0.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

2,836 mi

4,564 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

Detailed hydrology

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