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SwedenWB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West Branch water level
River gauge, WB Wapsinonoc Cr, Iowa, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.5 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West Branch, where the gauge shows 2.90 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.90 ft – 2.98 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 4.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Cedar River at Cedar BluffRiver gauge, Cedar River | 8.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa CityRiver gauge, South Branch Ralston Creek | 1.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Iowa River below Coralville Dam near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Iowa River | 4,950 cfs | High | −530.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Iowa River at Iowa CityRiver gauge, Iowa River | 14.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.47 ft | 10 mi |
| Muddy Creek at CoralvilleRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 7.8 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| Clear Creek near CoralvilleRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Old Mans Creek near Iowa CityRiver gauge, Old Mans Creek | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 15 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 WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West Branch today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West Branch rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West Branch normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:0546494170(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.67358, -91.34369(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 | 2.90 ft | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: WB Wapsinonoc Cr at College St at West Branch (usgs:0546494170). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/wb-wapsinonoc-cr-at-college-st-at-west-branch
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