Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA
Is Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA flooding right now?
Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA measured 11.33 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.33 ft
Streamflow
7,330 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 26.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.3 ft on Sun, Jun 15, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 26.5 ft | 15.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.3 ft | 2008-06-15 |
| 28.3 ft | 1993-07-07 |
| 27.67 ft | 2014-07-03 |
| 25.82 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 25.29 ft | 2016-09-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River near Conesville, IA | 9.5 mi | Muscatine County |
| Iowa River at Wapello, IA | 11.0 mi | Louisa County |
| Iowa River near Lone Tree, IA | 12.1 mi | Louisa County |
| Iowa River at Oakville, IA | 19.0 mi | Louisa County |
| Edwards River near New Boston, IL | 20.7 mi | Mercer 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.