Cedar River at Cedar Falls
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Black Hawk County, Iowa on the Cedar River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05463050, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
94 ft
Moderate Flood
92 ft
Minor Flood
89 ft
Action Stage
85 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
101.4 ft
The 18th St and Main St intersection is closed.
100.8 ft
The US 218 northbound lanes are closed.
100.7 ft
Center St is closed south of Janesville.
98.9 ft
The westbound lane of Iowa 57 is closed east of the Cedar River bridge.
98 ft
Water affects Dunkerton Rd between Center St and Big Woods Rd.
97.9 ft
Water affects the westbound lanes of Iowa 57 east of the Cedar River bridge.
97.8 ft
Water affects the 200 block of E Lone Tree Rd.
96 ft
Water affects the 1500 to 1700 blocks of Center St between the Brown Bottle and Cottage Row Rd.
95.9 ft
Water affects Lone Tree Rd...the 200 and 300 blocks of Lone Tree Rd and the 2000 block of Lincoln St east of 1821 Lincoln St. Waterloo Rd is closed at Cedar Falls Utilities. Water affects trailers at 1002 Clair St as well as the south end of Timothy St.
95.4 ft
Water affects Waterloo Rd at Utility Parkway.
94.9 ft
Water affects Fitkin Rd.
93.8 ft
Water affects Cedar City...the road at 216 E Lake St...and the north edge of the road at 2125 Lone Tree Rd.
93.6 ft
Water affects McKinley St between Lincoln St and Grant St as well as Logan St between N Main St and 4th Ave.
93.3 ft
Water affects Cottage Row Rd south of Center St as well as Big Woods Rd at Lark Lane.
93.2 ft
Water affects the 900 block of Lincoln St just east of Roosevelt.
92.8 ft
Water affects Grant St at Horty St...Lincoln St west of Independence Ave...Independence Ave and Tourist Park.
92.7 ft
Water affects Big Woods Rd north of Dunkerton Rd as well as Ford Rd south of Fitkin Rd.
92.2 ft
Water affects the southeast corner of Gateway Park.
91.2 ft
Water affects portions of Lake St.
91 ft
Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park.
90.3 ft
Water affects Riverside Dr south of Beech St.
90 ft
Water affects the north half of Tourist Park.
89.7 ft
Water affects the road at 1712 and 1118 Cottage Row Rd.
88.8 ft
Water affects the north and south legs of Cottage Row Rd south of Snag Creek.
88.5 ft
Water affects the bike path at George Wyth Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2008 | 102.1 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 102.1 ft | — |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 98.9 ft | 83,900 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 98.9 ft | 83,900 cfs |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 96.2 ft | 69,300 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CEDI4
River
Cedar River
County
Black Hawk, IA
Coordinates
42.5376°N, 92.4435°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cedar River at Cedar Falls?
The Cedar River at Cedar Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05463050) 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 Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cedar River at Cedar Falls is 89 feet. Action stage begins at 85 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 92 feet, and major flooding at 94 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cedar River rises?
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Where is the Cedar River at Cedar Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa at coordinates 42.5376°N, 92.4435°W. USGS site number: 05463050. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey