Is the Iowa River flooding?
The Iowa River is tracked by 12 USGS streamgauges in Iowa. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Iowa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 11 of 12 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Iowa river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Iowa River at Iowa City, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.53 ft on 15 June 2008, carrying 41,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1851 (125 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.85 ft, 18.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa River near Rowan, IA | No flooding | 3.94 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA | No flooding | 5.96 ft | 11 ft | |
| Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA | No flooding | 11.83 ft | 19 ft | |
| Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA | No flooding | 5.18 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA | No flooding | 9.88 ft | 15 ft | |
| Iowa River at Marengo, IA | No flooding | 9.91 ft | 15 ft | |
| Iowa River at Iowa City, IA | No flooding | 12.85 ft | 23.5 ft | |
| Iowa River near Lone Tree, IA | No flooding | 8.58 ft | 16 ft | |
| Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA | No flooding | 13.29 ft | 23 ft | |
| Iowa River at Wapello, IA | No flooding | 15.67 ft | 21 ft | |
| Iowa River at Oakville, IA | No flooding | 5.50 ft | 11 ft | |
| Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville, IA | No current data | — | — | — |