Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at Palo, IA
Is Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at Palo, IA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at Palo, IA measured 3.43 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.43 ft
Streamflow
2,830 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.22 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15.5 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.22 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 18.07 ft | 2016-09-27 |
| 15.67 ft | 2013-06-01 |
| 15.3 ft | 2019-03-19 |
| 15 ft | 2014-06-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Creek near Covington, IA | 5.7 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River at Edgewood Road at Cedar Rapids, IA | 5.7 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, IA | 9.0 mi | Linn County |
| Indian Creek at Marion, IA | 9.3 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar Rapids, IA | 12.9 mi | Linn County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.