Creek IA

West Elk Creek

Iowa • 40.7535, -93.9939

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

10 mi

16 km

Elevation

1,176′ → 948′

229 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.43%

22.6 ft/mi

Drainage

26 mi²

68 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,324 mi

2,131 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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

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