Major Flood
19 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Several blocks near 1st, 2nd, 3rd streets, Riverside Drive and 6th Ave are under water in Vinton affecting homes and businesses. Hinkle Creek backs up closing access over the creek via W 3rd and W 4th Streets. Several homes and businesses are inundated by water from Hinkle Creek.
19.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Iowa State Highway 150 bridge.
19 ft
Highway 150 is under water in Vinton and the bridge over the Cedar River is closed.
18 ft
Water affects the lowest parts of Riverside Drive, and portions of East 2nd Street and North 3rd Avenue in Vinton.
17.5 ft
Flood protection measures such as road closures and sandbagging begin. Water affects the intersections of East 2nd Street and 3rd Avenue and North 3rd Avenue and East 3rd Street in Vinton.
15 ft
Agricultural and low land flooding is ongoing. Water affects much of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton.
13 ft
Water affects the lowest part of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton.
12.5 ft
Water affects the lowest part of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton.
10 ft
Water affects low lying agricultural land north of Vinton. Water is flowing through the overflow channel north of the main channel on Highway 150.
8.5 ft
Flow may begin into the overflow channel north of the main channel on Highway 150.
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 11, 2008 | 24.7 ft | — |
| Sep 25, 2016 | 21.8 ft | 88,000 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1961 | 19.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cedar River at Vinton?
The Cedar River at Vinton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05464315) 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 Vinton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cedar River at Vinton is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Cedar River at Vinton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Benton County, Iowa at coordinates 42.1708°N, 92.0238°W. USGS site number: 05464315. 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.