Iowa River near Rowan, IA
Is Iowa River near Rowan, IA flooding right now?
Iowa River near Rowan, IA measured 3.49 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.49 ft
Streamflow
35 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.89 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.89 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 15 ft | 1984-06-17 |
| 14.88 ft | 1954-06-21 |
| 14.69 ft | 1993-04-01 |
| 14.62 ft | 1965-04-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| White Fox Creek at Clarion, IA | 4.8 mi | Wright County |
| South Fork Iowa River near Blairsburg, IA | 15.0 mi | Hamilton County |
| Boone River near Goldfield, IA | 16.6 mi | Wright County |
| East Branch Iowa River near Klemme, IA | 17.2 mi | Hancock County |
| Lyons Creek near Webster City, IA (L3) | 19.8 mi | Hamilton 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.