Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA
Is Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA flooding right now?
Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA measured 1.98 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.98 ft
Streamflow
394 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.2 ft on Tue, May 28, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.2 ft | 2013-05-28 |
| 15.08 ft | 2014-07-03 |
| 14.08 ft | 2015-12-16 |
| 13.95 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 13.69 ft | 2024-05-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek near Haven, IA | 9.4 mi | Tama County |
| Timber Creek near Marshalltown, IA | 11.5 mi | Marshall County |
| Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA | 15.6 mi | Marshall County |
| Walnut Creek near Hartwick, IA | 15.6 mi | Poweshiek County |
| Salt Creek near Elberon, IA | 16.6 mi | Tama 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.