Cedar River at Cedar Falls, IA
Is Cedar River at Cedar Falls, IA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Cedar Falls, IA measured 79.21 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.8 ft below its 89 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
79.21 ft
Streamflow
1,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 89 ft, with major flooding at 94 ft. The highest crest on record was 102.1 ft on Tue, Jun 10, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 85 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 89 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 92 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 94 ft | 14.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 102.1 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 98.9 ft | 2016-09-24 |
| 96.2 ft | 1999-07-23 |
| 96.1 ft | 1961-03-21 |
| 95.36 ft | 2018-09-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Waterloo, IA | 6.3 mi | Black Hawk County |
| Cedar River at Janesville, IA | 7.7 mi | Bremer County |
| West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA | 8.1 mi | Black Hawk County |
| Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, IA | 9.0 mi | Black Hawk County |
| Beaver Creek at New Hartford, IA | 9.2 mi | Butler 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.