Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA
Is Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA flooding right now?
Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA measured 3.28 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.28 ft
Streamflow
170 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.49 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.49 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 14.41 ft | 2016-08-24 |
| 14.11 ft | 2018-06-10 |
| 13.56 ft | 2013-06-23 |
| 13.14 ft | 2024-06-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River at Kendallville, IA | 7.3 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA | 8.7 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Turkey River at Spillville, IA | 14.0 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Upper Iowa River near Dorchester, IA | 19.6 mi | Allamakee County |
| Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA | 20.0 mi | Allamakee 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.