Station Name: West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,430 feet

Nearest Address:
1838 IA-86
Wahpeton, IA 51351
Dickinson County

GPS Coordinates: 43.37857499, -95.1813857

Nearby Water Temperatures

Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 4:20PM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:20 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:00 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 1:59PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:59 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 8:50PM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 8:50 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 8:48PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 8:48 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 1:59PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:59 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.