Iowa River at Oakville, IA
Is Iowa River at Oakville, IA flooding right now?
Iowa River at Oakville, IA measured 3.45 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.45 ft
Streamflow
6,080 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.6 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 |
Last 7 days
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.