RIVER GAUGE · IOWA RIVER
Iowa River at Belle Plaine
Benton County, Iowa
Water level7.38 ft
Flow1,080 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.3 ft
Water begins running over Highway 21 south of Belle Plaine.
- 16 ft
Water affects lowest yards on the south side of Chelsea.
- 13 ft
Water affects 380th Street in Tama County.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2008 | 19.86 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 2014 | 19.11 ft | — |
| May 29, 2013 | 18.8 ft | — |
More on Iowa River
UpstreamIowa River near Tama US 63
DownstreamIowa River at Marengo
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