Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa, IA
Is Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa, IA flooding right now?
Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa, IA measured 5.27 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 14.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.27 ft
Streamflow
654 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14.5 ft, with major flooding at 21.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.18 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14.5 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21.5 ft | 16.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.18 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 23.71 ft | 2010-07-26 |
| 22.9 ft | 1968-07-21 |
| 22.82 ft | 2018-09-07 |
| 22.76 ft | 2016-09-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek South of Prairieburg, IA | 11.1 mi | Linn County |
| Wapsipinicon River at Oxford Mills, IA | 17.5 mi | Jones County |
| Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar Rapids, IA | 17.9 mi | Linn County |
| Indian Creek at Marion, IA | 18.0 mi | Linn County |
| Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA | 20.6 mi | Cedar 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.