RIVER GAUGE · IOWA RIVER
Iowa River near Tama US 63
Tama County, Iowa
Water level8.43 ft
Flow354 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Flooding occurs in Chelsea.
- 18.9 ft
Water affects 360th St near the intersection with S Ave...or 1 1/4 miles west of Chelsea.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2007 | 22.31 ft | — |
| Aug 18, 1993 | 22.17 ft | — |
| May 30, 2013 | 22.05 ft | — |
More on Iowa River
UpstreamIowa River near Tama Hwy E49
DownstreamIowa River at Belle Plaine
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