Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of County Highway F28 (210th St) at Cedar Bluff.
26 ft
Water begins to overtop Interstate-80 just west of the Cedar River bridge.
23 ft
The bridge going over the Cedar River on County Highway F44 at Rochester is closed.
21.6 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of Delta Ave north of County Highway F28 (210th St).
21.4 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of Atalissa Road between Interstate-80 and the Muscatine County Line, as well as 185th St west of Baker Ave (Coon Bottom).
20.8 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of Cedar Valley Park Road.
20.5 ft
Portions of County Road F14 and White Oak Ave NE are closed near Sutliff.
20 ft
Agricultural land is under water and water starts inundating several county roads near the river.
19.5 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of Atalissa Road between County Highway F44 and Interstate-80.
18 ft
Water begins to affect access to the Sutliff Recreation Bridge. The lowest sections of West Rochester Ave north of West Rochester Road are also affected by water, limiting access to residents in the Rainbow Valley Subdivision.
16 ft
Agricultural land is flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2016 | 24.7 ft | 81,200 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 21.99 ft | 66,900 cfs |
| Mar 19, 2019 | 21.47 ft | 61,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cedar River at Cedar Bluff?
The Cedar River at Cedar Bluff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05464780) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cedar River at Cedar Bluff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cedar River at Cedar Bluff is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cedar River rises?
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Where is the Cedar River at Cedar Bluff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cedar County, Iowa at coordinates 41.7872°N, 91.3137°W. USGS site number: 05464780. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.