Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli, IA
Is Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli, IA flooding right now?
Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli, IA measured 7.22 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.22 ft
Streamflow
75 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.51 ft on Sun, Aug 29, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 9.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.51 ft | 2021-08-29 |
| 18.5 ft | 1999-07-21 |
| 18.24 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 17.26 ft | 1969-07-01 |
| 17.22 ft | 2016-09-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Waverly, IA | 12.7 mi | Bremer County |
| Little Wapsipinicon River near Oran, IA | 13.8 mi | Fayette County |
| Cedar River at Janesville, IA | 16.7 mi | Bremer County |
| Little Cedar River near Ionia, IA | 18.4 mi | Chickasaw County |
| Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, IA | 18.6 mi | Butler 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.