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SwedenCedar Creek near Oakland Mills water level
River gauge, Cedar Creek, Iowa, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 133 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills reads 3.99 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.95 ft and 4.55 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.09 ftApril 22, 1973
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
What happens at each level
- 20.80 ft
- Water affects Cass Avenue south of County Highway H46.
- 3.99 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.09 ft | April 22, 1973 |
| 2 | 23.06 ft | May 29, 2019 |
| 3 | 22.63 ft | April 20, 2013 |
| 4 | 21.96 ft | September 14, 2008 |
| 5 | 21.57 ft | August 15, 2010 |
| 6 | 21.28 ft | August 25, 2007 |
| 7 | 21.27 ft | July 9, 1993 |
| 8 | 21.03 ft | May 28, 1996 |
| 9 | 21.02 ft | January 1, 1976 |
| 10 | 19.71 ft | March 10, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Cedar Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek near BusseyRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 5.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 67 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek North of Mount PleasantRiver gauge | 25.3 cfs | Normal | −2.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Des Moines River at KeosauquaRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 15.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.67 ft | 20 mi |
| Skunk River at AugustaRiver gauge, Skunk River | 7.11 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Iowa River at Columbus JunctionRiver gauge, Iowa River | 14.59 ft | Very high | +0.28 ft | 30 mi |
| Iowa River at WapelloRiver gauge, Iowa River | 17.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.32 ft | 31 mi |
| Des Moines River at St. FrancisvilleRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 14.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.36 ft | 32 mi |
| Iowa River at OakvilleRiver gauge, Iowa River | 6.67 ft | Below flood stage | +0.27 ft | 34 mi |
| Iowa River near Lone TreeRiver gauge, Iowa River | 9.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills?
The highest level on record is 24.09 ft on April 22, 1973.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05473400(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.92530, -91.67422(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.99 ft | 2026-10-21 01:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 133 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills (usgs:05473400). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/cedar-creek-near-oakland-mills
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer