Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA
Is Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA flooding right now?
Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA measured 1.76 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.2 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.76 ft
Streamflow
165 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.9 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.9 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 14.35 ft | 1993-08-17 |
| 13.68 ft | 2016-08-24 |
| 13.08 ft | 1961-03-27 |
| 12.31 ft | 2000-06-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA | 8.8 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Turkey River at Spillville, IA | 10.3 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Upper Iowa River at Kendallville, IA | 15.3 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Upper Iowa River near Dorchester, IA | 16.5 mi | Allamakee County |
| Turkey River near Eldorado, IA | 17.3 mi | Fayette 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.