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Little River Recreation Area
Park · Leon, Iowa
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 42 ft³/s over 91 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 06898000, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 42 ft³/s over 91 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 42 ft³/s over 91 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Thompson River at Davis City, IA (8.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little River Recreation Area?
- Little River Recreation Area is a park in Leon, Iowa.
- Can you swim at Little River Recreation Area?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Little River Recreation Area rated?
- Little River Recreation Area in Leon, Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 190 reviews.
- What amenities does Little River Recreation Area have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Little River Recreation Area include camping-nearby.
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