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Buckley Creek

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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river in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05472390, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
74.62 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Middle Creek near Lacey, IA (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buckley Creek

H: 83° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
83°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
52%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckley Creek?
Buckley Creek is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Buckley Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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