Cedar River at Charles City, IA
Is Cedar River at Charles City, IA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Charles City, IA measured 2.63 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.4 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.63 ft
Streamflow
468 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.33 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.33 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 22.81 ft | 1999-07-21 |
| 21.64 ft | 1965-03-02 |
| 21.6 ft | 1961-03-27 |
| 21.57 ft | 2024-06-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cedar River near Ionia, IA | 8.8 mi | Chickasaw County |
| Flood Creek near Powersville, IA | 11.0 mi | Floyd County |
| Shell Rock River near Rockford, IA | 13.3 mi | Floyd County |
| Wapsipinicon River near Elma, IA | 14.3 mi | Howard County |
| Cedar River at Osage, IA | 17.7 mi | Mitchell 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.