Cedar River at Vinton, IA
Is Cedar River at Vinton, IA flooding right now?
Cedar River at Vinton, IA measured 3.31 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.31 ft
Streamflow
2,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.7 ft on Thu, Jun 12, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.7 ft | 2008-06-12 |
| 21.8 ft | 2016-09-26 |
| 19.3 ft | 1961-03-30 |
| 19.2 ft | 1993-04-04 |
| 18.59 ft | 2013-06-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at Palo, IA | 14.1 mi | Linn County |
| Wolf Creek near Dysart, IA | 15.1 mi | Tama County |
| Stein Creek near Clutier, IA | 15.5 mi | Tama County |
| Morgan Creek near Covington, IA | 18.4 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River at Edgewood Road at Cedar Rapids, IA | 19.7 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.