RIVER GAUGE · IOWA RIVER
Iowa River near Rowan
Wright County, Iowa
Water level3.76 ft
Flow66 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood12.5 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.5 ft
190th St just west of Reed Ave is impassible. The road is covered by over 300 yards of water. Water is over much of the bridge.
- 13.7 ft
Water affects US 69 south of Belmond near 200th St.
- 13.5 ft
Water reaches the curb of US 69 at the bridge north of 150th St and south of 5th St SE.
- 12.5 ft
Water affects US 69 north of Belmond.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15.89 ft | 7,890 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1984 | 15 ft | 8,450 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1954 | 14.88 ft | 8,460 cfs |
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