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RIVER GAUGE · IOWA RIVER

Iowa River near Lone Tree (Tri-County Bridge)

Louisa County, Iowa

Water level9.30 ft
Flow5,350 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18.5 ft
Major flood22 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jun 14, 200823.1 ft53,700 cfs
Jul 6, 199322.94 ft57,100 cfs
Jul 3, 201422.13 ft46,600 cfs

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