Iowa River at Wapello, IA
Is Iowa River at Wapello, IA flooding right now?
Iowa River at Wapello, IA measured 13.35 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.35 ft
Streamflow
6,620 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 27.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.15 ft on Sat, Jun 14, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 27.5 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.15 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 30.18 ft | 2014-07-03 |
| 29.53 ft | 1993-07-07 |
| 28.91 ft | 1990-06-19 |
| 28.63 ft | 1973-04-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River at Oakville, IA | 8.0 mi | Louisa County |
| Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA | 11.0 mi | Louisa County |
| Edwards River near New Boston, IL | 11.2 mi | Mercer County |
| Pope Creek near Keithsburg, IL | 14.1 mi | Mercer County |
| Cedar River near Conesville, IA | 16.9 mi | Muscatine 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.