Cedar River at Palo
Linn County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23.22 ft
Water reaches the box culvert on Vinton Street east of the railroad tracks in Palo.
- 21.1 ft
Water reaches the bridge deck on 1st Street in Palo.
- 18.5 ft
Water reaches the box culvert on West Main Street in Palo.
- 17.8 ft
Water reaches Blairs Ferry Road east of 1st Street in Palo.
- 17 ft
Residences across the eastern part of the city of Palo are affected by flood waters.
- 16.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge deck on Blairs Ferry Road.
- 15.5 ft
Water reaches residences along Dry Creek in Palo.
- 15 ft
The walking bridge from East Main Street to 1st Street in Palo is impacted by flood waters. Trails along the river are under water.
- 14.3 ft
The boat ramp just west of the Blairs Ferry Road bridge is closed.
- 14 ft
Dry Creek begins to back up into the City of Palo due to high water on the Cedar River.
- 13.5 ft
Chain Bridge Road accessing the boat ramp is closed.
- 13 ft
Portions of Linn Drive in Palo are affected by flood waters.
- 12.5 ft
The Chain Lakes area is affected by flood waters.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2008 | 23.22 ft | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 18.07 ft | 88,500 cfs |
| May 31, 2013 | 15.67 ft | 68,100 cfs |
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