Major Flood
16.5 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road X40 and F36 bridge near Cedar Valley.
23 ft
Water is at the bottom of the U.S. Highway 6 bridge near Moscow.
22.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the I-80 bridge.
22 ft
Water affects several residences near Moscow and is at the bottom of the Iowa Highway 22 and County Road G28 bridges.
21.5 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of County Road F44 near the river at Rochester.
21 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Iowa Highway 22 and County Road G28 bridges.
20 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of County Road F70 near the river.
19 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of U.S. Highway 6 near the river and is at the bottom of the County Road F70 bridge. Water also affects some residences in Port Allen.
18 ft
Water affects several residences in the Rochester area and is at the bottom of the County Road F44 bridge. Water also affects the lowest areas of West Rochester Avenue and affects residences in Moscow.
17 ft
Water affects permanent structures and roads in campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river. Water is also on the lowest areas of Atalissa Road.
16.5 ft
Water affects County Road G28.
15.5 ft
Water affects residences along County Road G28 and affects several gravel roads.
15 ft
Water affects Saulsbury Road.
14.5 ft
Water affects residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects Hoot Owl Jct and Elder Avenue south of Iowa Highway 22.
14.2 ft
Water affects Lindle Avenue and Keokuk Avenue, both near Saulsbury Park.
14 ft
Water affects residences along County Road F70.
13.5 ft
Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70.
13 ft
Water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville.
12 ft
Water affects low lying access roads to recreational properties along the river.
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 14, 2008 | 23.4 ft | 127,000 cfs |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 18.06 ft | 81,000 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2014 | 17.88 ft | 77,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cedar River near Conesville?
The Cedar River near Conesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05465000) 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 near Conesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cedar River near Conesville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cedar River rises?
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Where is the Cedar River near Conesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Muscatine County, Iowa at coordinates 41.4092°N, 91.2903°W. USGS site number: 05465000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.