Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA
Is Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA flooding right now?
No — Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA is at 9.11 ft, 5.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
9.11 ft
Streamflow
2,110 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.86 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.86 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 19.11 ft | 2014-07-03 |
| 18.8 ft | 2013-05-30 |
| 18.74 ft | 1993-07-11 |
| 18.22 ft | 2019-03-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek near Hartwick, IA | 5.8 mi | Poweshiek County |
| Salt Creek near Elberon, IA | 7.5 mi | Tama County |
| Big Bear Creek at Ladora, IA | 9.0 mi | Iowa County |
| Richland Creek near Haven, IA | 10.5 mi | Tama County |
| Iowa River at Marengo, IA | 11.4 mi | Iowa 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.