Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, IA
Is Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, IA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, IA measured 4.12 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.12 ft
Streamflow
2,810 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.12 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 11.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.12 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 21.97 ft | 2016-09-27 |
| 20 ft | 1929-03-18 |
| 20 ft | 1851-06-01 |
| 19.66 ft | 1961-03-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Edgewood Road at Cedar Rapids, IA | 3.4 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar Rapids, IA | 4.7 mi | Linn County |
| Morgan Creek near Covington, IA | 4.9 mi | Linn County |
| Indian Creek at Marion, IA | 5.0 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at Palo, IA | 9.0 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.