RIVER GAUGE · CEDAR RIVER
Cedar River at Waverly
Bremer County, Iowa
Water level3.88 ft
Flow61 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in the northwest...southwest and southeast parts of Waverly. Water also affects Bremer Ave.
- 15 ft
Water affects northwest parts of Waverly between Bremer Ave and 5th Ave NW...and between the Cedar River and 6th St NW. Water also affects portions of 3rd St SE and 4th St SE near the southeast Elementary School.
- 13 ft
Water affects Cedar Lane and 7th Ave SE near 1st St SW.
- 12 ft
Water affects 1st St NW by Kohlmann Park.
- 11.5 ft
Water affects lowlands of city parks in Waverly as well as the low parts of 1st St NW by Kohlmann Park.
- 10.5 ft
Water affects a campground along Cedar Ln NE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2008 | 19.33 ft | 52,600 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 13.34 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 13.16 ft | 25,200 cfs |
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