Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA
Is Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA flooding right now?
No — Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA is at 5.87 ft, 5.1 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
5.87 ft
Streamflow
296 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.86 ft on Sun, Jun 8, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.86 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 16.42 ft | 1965-03-08 |
| 16.22 ft | 1996-03-07 |
| 16.09 ft | 2016-01-02 |
| 15.79 ft | 1996-12-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Iowa River NE of New Providence, IA | 7.6 mi | Hardin County |
| Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA | 25.1 mi | Marshall County |
| Beaver Creek at New Hartford, IA | 25.8 mi | Butler County |
| South Fork Iowa River near Blairsburg, IA | 27.9 mi | Hamilton County |
| Timber Creek near Marshalltown, IA | 29.8 mi | Marshall 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.