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SwedenCedar River at Cedar Bluff water level
River gauge, Cedar River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9,960 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Cedar River at Cedar Bluff reads 8.58 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.42 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.33 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 7.42 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.89 ft and 8.58 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.70 ftSeptember 28, 2016
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.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 16.00 ft, still 7.42 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 27.50 ft
- Water affects the lowest sections of County Highway F28 (210th St) at Cedar Bluff.
- 26.00 ft
- Water begins to overtop Interstate-80 just west of the Cedar River bridge.
- 23.00 ft
- The bridge going over the Cedar River on County Highway F44 at Rochester is closed.
- 21.60 ft
- Water affects the lowest sections of Delta Ave north of County Highway F28 (210th St).
- 21.40 ft
- Water affects the lowest sections of Atalissa Road between Interstate-80 and the Muscatine County Line, as well as 185th St west of Baker Ave (Coon Bottom).
- 20.80 ft
- Water affects the lowest sections of Cedar Valley Park Road.
- 20.50 ft
- Portions of County Road F14 and White Oak Ave NE are closed near Sutliff.
- 20.00 ft
- Agricultural land is under water and water starts inundating several county roads near the river.
- 19.50 ft
- Water affects the lowest sections of Atalissa Road between County Highway F44 and Interstate-80.
- 18.00 ft
- Water begins to affect access to the Sutliff Recreation Bridge. The lowest sections of West Rochester Ave north of West Rochester Road are also affected by water, limiting access to residents in the Rainbow Valley Subdivision.
- 16.00 ft
- Agricultural land is flooded.
- 8.58 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.70 ft | September 28, 2016 |
| 2 | 21.99 ft | June 2, 2013 |
| 3 | 21.47 ft | March 19, 2019 |
| 4 | 21.38 ft | September 26, 2018 |
| 5 | 20.83 ft | July 2, 2014 |
| 6 | 19.75 ft | October 1, 2016 |
| 7 | 19.00 ft | June 26, 2020 |
| 8 | 13.64 ft | June 29, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Cedar River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River near AustinRiver gauge, Cedar River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 153 mi |
| Cedar River at Charles CityRiver gauge, Cedar River | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 112 mi |
| Cedar River at WaverlyRiver gauge, Cedar River | 5.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 88 mi |
| Cedar River at JanesvilleRiver gauge, Cedar River | 2.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 84 mi |
| Cedar River at Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 82.17 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 78 mi |
| Cedar River at WaterlooRiver gauge, Cedar River | 7.52 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 72 mi |
| Cedar River at VintonRiver gauge, Cedar River | 7.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 45 mi |
| Cedar River at Blairs Ferry Road at PaloRiver gauge, Cedar River | 6.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.34 ft | 31 mi |
| Cedar River at Edgewood Road at Cedar RapidsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 5.37 ft | No reference yet | +0.18 ft | 25 mi |
| Cedar River at Cedar RapidsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 6.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.28 ft | 22 mi |
| Cedar River below Indian Creek at Cedar RapidsRiver gauge, Cedar River | 9,900 cfs | Normal | +770 cfs | 18 mi |
| Cedar River near ConesvilleRiver gauge, Cedar River | 9.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West BranchRiver gauge, WB Wapsinonoc Cr | 3.2 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 8 mi |
| Rapid Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Iowa River below Coralville Dam near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Iowa River | 4,540 cfs | High | +310 cfs | 12 mi |
| South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa CityRiver gauge, South Branch Ralston Creek | 1.82 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Muddy Creek at CoralvilleRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 9.0 cfs | High | −1.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Iowa River at Iowa CityRiver gauge, Iowa River | 14.08 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 15 mi |
| Clear Creek near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Old Mans Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Old Mans Creek | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cedar River at Cedar Bluff?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 7.42 ft below it.
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 River at Cedar Bluff today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 8.58 ft. Up 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cedar River at Cedar Bluff rising or falling?
Up 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cedar River at Cedar Bluff normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cedar River at Cedar Bluff?
The highest level on record is 24.70 ft on September 28, 2016.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05464780(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.78722, -91.31375(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 | 8.58 ft | 2026-10-18 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9,960 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar River at Cedar Bluff (usgs:05464780). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/cedar-river-at-cedar-bluff
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