Iowa River at Iowa City, IA
Is Iowa River at Iowa City, IA flooding right now?
No — Iowa River at Iowa City, IA is at 12.99 ft, 10.5 ft below its 23.5 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
12.99 ft
Streamflow
3,460 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23.5 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.53 ft on Sun, Jun 15, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23.5 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24.5 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.53 ft | 2008-06-15 |
| 28.52 ft | 1993-08-10 |
| 25.15 ft | 2014-07-12 |
| 24.9 ft | 2013-06-05 |
| 24.1 ft | 1851-06-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA | 1.5 mi | Johnson County |
| South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA | 1.8 mi | Johnson County |
| Muddy Creek at Coralville, IA | 3.2 mi | Johnson County |
| Clear Creek near Coralville, IA | 3.3 mi | Johnson County |
| Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA | 4.1 mi | Johnson 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.