RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK (IA)
Rapid Creek (IA) near Iowa City
Johnson County, Iowa
Water level4.20 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Iowa Highway 1 bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1993 | 15.61 ft | 6,700 cfs |
| Jul 16, 1972 | 14.93 ft | 5,590 cfs |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 14.71 ft | 5,090 cfs |
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