Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Water affects Hwy E49 at Battleground Rd.
14.9 ft
Water affects Hwy E49 where it crosses the Iowa River.
14.3 ft
Water affects US 63 south of Tama near 340th St.
14.2 ft
Water affects Hwy E66 at Hwy V18 south of Chelsea.
14.1 ft
Water is on the edge of the road at Hwy E49 where it crosses the Iowa River.
14 ft
Water affects Hwy E49 between D Ave and E Ave.
13.7 ft
Water affects portions of Battleground Rd and Meskwaki Rd.
13.6 ft
Water may cover US 30 east of Le Grand.
13.4 ft
Water affects portions of 340th St at H Ave.
13.3 ft
Water affects 360th St near the intersection with S Ave...or 1 1/4 miles west of Chelsea. The City of Chelsea is inaccessible from the south. Hwy E49 is down to one lane near the Iowa River in the Chelsea area.
13 ft
Water may affect the outside lanes of portions of US 30. Water also affects several county roads.
12.8 ft
Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave from US 30 to the south.
12.5 ft
Backwater from the Iowa River covers portions of Business 30 and S Prospect Dr in Toledo.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2013 | 15.2 ft | 26,700 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2014 | 15.08 ft | 25,400 cfs |
| Dec 15, 2015 | 14.08 ft | 19,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49?
The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05451770) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Iowa River rises?
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Where is the Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tama County, Iowa at coordinates 41.9643°N, 92.6365°W. USGS site number: 05451770. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey