Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA
Is Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA measured 5.84 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.84 ft
Streamflow
3,690 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.7 ft on Wed, Sep 28, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 20.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.7 ft | 2016-09-28 |
| 21.99 ft | 2013-06-02 |
| 21.47 ft | 2019-03-19 |
| 21.38 ft | 2018-09-26 |
| 20.83 ft | 2014-07-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Trb to WB Wapsinonoc Creek at West Branch, IA | 6.9 mi | Cedar County |
| WB Wapsinonoc Creek above Baker Ave at West Branch, IA | 6.9 mi | Cedar County |
| WB Wapsinonoc Creek at College St at West Branch, IA | 8.0 mi | Cedar County |
| Hoover Creek at Hoover Nat Hist Site, West Branch, IA | 8.3 mi | Cedar County |
| Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA | 10.8 mi | Johnson 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.