Iowa River at Oakville, IA
Is Iowa River at Oakville, IA flooding right now?
No — Iowa River at Oakville, IA is at 5.69 ft, 5.3 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 37 min ago.
Gauge height
5.69 ft
Streamflow
13,300 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.22 ft on Sat, Jun 14, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.22 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 19.22 ft | 2014-07-04 |
| 17.57 ft | 2019-06-01 |
| 17.26 ft | 2019-05-31 |
| 17.26 ft | 2013-04-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS RIVER NEAR NEW BOSTON, IL | 7.6 mi | Mercer County |
| POPE CREEK NEAR KEITHSBURG, IL | 7.7 mi | Mercer County |
| Iowa River at Wapello, IA | 8.0 mi | Louisa County |
| HENDERSON CREEK NEAR OQUAWKA, IL | 12.9 mi | Henderson County |
| Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA | 19.1 mi | Louisa 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.