West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA
Is West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA flooding right now?
West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA measured 6.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.55 ft
Streamflow
212 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.82 ft on Tue, Jun 10, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.82 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 18.45 ft | 1990-07-29 |
| 17.28 ft | 1951-06-27 |
| 16.73 ft | 1993-04-01 |
| 16.58 ft | 2016-09-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River at Janesville, IA | 4.2 mi | Bremer County |
| Beaver Creek at New Hartford, IA | 5.5 mi | Butler County |
| Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, IA | 6.0 mi | Butler County |
| Cedar River at Cedar Falls, IA | 8.1 mi | Black Hawk County |
| Cedar River at Waverly, IA | 8.3 mi | Bremer 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.