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RIVER GAUGE · IOWA RIVER

Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49

Tama County, Iowa

Water level2.60 ft
Flow615 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12.5 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
May 27, 201315.2 ft26,700 cfs
Jul 2, 201415.08 ft25,400 cfs
Dec 15, 201514.08 ft19,800 cfs

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