RIVER GAUGE · IOWA RIVER
Iowa River at Oakville
Louisa County, Iowa
Water level4.04 ft
Flow7,830 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water nears the top of the levee in Oakville.
- 15 ft
Water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville.
- 12 ft
Flooding of agricultural land is ongoing. Several county roads are under water and closed.
- 11.5 ft
River Road is under water and the water is a few feet up onto the levee.
- 11 ft
Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land.
- 10 ft
Low lying areas begin taking on water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2008 | 23.22 ft | 188,000 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 19.22 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 17.57 ft | 82,600 cfs |
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