RIVER GAUGE · WAPSIPINICON RIVER
Wapsipinicon River near Tripoli
Bremer County, Iowa
Water level7.51 ft
Flow104 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18.3 ft
Water affects Iowa 93 north of Tripoli near the gauge site.
- 15.3 ft
County Rd C57 is closed between US Hwy 281 and Adams Rd.
- 11.5 ft
Water affects the lowest portions of the Sweet Water Creek bike trail near Tripoli.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2021 | 18.51 ft | 17,200 cfs |
| Jul 20, 1999 | 18.5 ft | 19,400 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 18.24 ft | 18,300 cfs |
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