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SwedenIowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville water level
River gauge, Iowa River, Iowa, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 5,000 cfs
History
What this means
The Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville is above normal at 52.84 ft.
It has dropped 0.31 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 52.31 ft and 53.17 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 68.09 ftJune 15, 2008
Floating and fishing near Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68.09 ft | June 15, 2008 |
| 2 | 63.95 ft | July 19, 1993 |
| 3 | 60.51 ft | June 4, 2013 |
| 4 | 60.09 ft | July 5, 2014 |
| 5 | 57.23 ft | October 16, 2018 |
| 6 | 56.57 ft | March 19, 2001 |
| 7 | 56.29 ft | July 12, 2010 |
| 8 | 56.29 ft | March 15, 2009 |
| 9 | 56.27 ft | March 18, 2010 |
| 10 | 56.22 ft | April 9, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.17 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Iowa River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa River near RowanRiver gauge, Iowa River | 4.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 129 mi |
| Iowa River at Steamboat RockRiver gauge, Iowa River | 6.20 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 92 mi |
| Iowa River at MarshalltownRiver gauge, Iowa River | 12.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.41 ft | 75 mi |
| Iowa River at County Highway E49 near TamaRiver gauge, Iowa River | 6.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.49 ft | 59 mi |
| Iowa River near Belle PlaineRiver gauge, Iowa River | 11.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.54 ft | 40 mi |
| Iowa River at MarengoRiver gauge, Iowa River | 11.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.56 ft | 28 mi |
| Iowa River at Iowa CityRiver gauge, Iowa River | 14.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.47 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Iowa River near Lone TreeRiver gauge, Iowa River | 9.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 20 mi |
| Iowa River at Columbus JunctionRiver gauge, Iowa River | 14.54 ft | Very high | +0.12 ft | 32 mi |
| Iowa River at WapelloRiver gauge, Iowa River | 17.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 41 mi |
| Iowa River at OakvilleRiver gauge, Iowa River | 6.70 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 49 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek at CoralvilleRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 7.8 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 2.0 mi |
| Rapid Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 4.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Clear Creek near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 4.4 mi |
| South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa CityRiver gauge, South Branch Ralston Creek | 1.80 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Old Mans Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Old Mans Creek | 3.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West BranchRiver gauge, WB Wapsinonoc Cr | 2.5 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Clear Creek near OxfordRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 2.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Cedar River at Cedar BluffRiver gauge, Cedar River | 8.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 12 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 Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 52.84 ft. Down 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville rising or falling?
Down 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville normal?
High for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville?
The highest level on record is 68.09 ft on June 15, 2008.
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:05453520(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.71529, -91.53017(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 | 52.84 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5,000 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Iowa River below Coralville Dam near Coralville (usgs:05453520). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/iowa-river-below-coralville-dam-near-coralville
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer