Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA
Is Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA flooding right now?
Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA measured 9.82 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.82 ft
Streamflow
260 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.25 ft on Wed, Jul 2, 2014.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 16.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.25 ft | 2014-07-02 |
| 22.08 ft | 2013-05-30 |
| 21.79 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 20.77 ft | 1993-08-17 |
| 20.38 ft | 1990-06-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek near Marshalltown, IA | 4.8 mi | Marshall County |
| Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA | 15.6 mi | Tama County |
| South Fork Iowa River NE of New Providence, IA | 21.3 mi | Hardin County |
| Richland Creek near Haven, IA | 25.0 mi | Tama County |
| Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA | 25.1 mi | Hardin 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.