Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49
Tama County, Iowa
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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