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Cedar River near Cedar Falls water level

River gauge, Cedar River, Washington, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.25ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
22.4 cfs
Water temperature
46 °F
2 3 4

History

234ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 18234ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
234ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18234ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
358ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026358ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Cedar River near Cedar Falls is running below normal at 2.25 ft.

That puts it 0.48 ft below the median of 2.74 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.34 ft (−0.09 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.22 ft and 2.42 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 46 °F.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.74 ft0.48 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.16 ft – 4.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
2.34 ft−0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.22 ft – 2.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.22 ft – 9.38 ft

Floating and fishing near Cedar River near Cedar Falls

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 56° 42° 0.20 in, 69% Wind 9 mph
18 Sun 57° 38° – Wind 7 mph
19 Mon 56° 42° – Wind 6 mph
20 Tue 65° 42° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 69° 47° – Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 56° 41° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 53° 36° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min First quarter 50%

Map

Other gauges on the Cedar River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Cedar River below Bear Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River 0.90 ft Very low +0.01 ft 4.1 mi
Cedar River at Powerplant at Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River 31.45 ft Low +0.01 ft 8 mi
Cedar River at Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River 6.10 ft High +0.01 ft 8 mi
Cedar River near LandsburgRiver gauge, Cedar River 1.33 ft Low −0.01 ft 15 mi
Cedar River below Diversion near LandsburgRiver gauge, Cedar River 3.12 ft Very low ±0 17 mi
Cedar River at RentonRiver gauge, Cedar River 8.58 ft Normal +0.01 ft 28 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Rex River near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Rex River 3.00 ft Very low +0.03 ft 2.2 mi
Boulder Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Boulder Creek 0.1 cfs Low ±0 3.2 mi
Sf Snoqualmie River above Alice Creek near GarciaRiver gauge, Sf Snoqualmie River 9.47 ft Very low +0.06 ft 3.6 mi
Cedar Lake (Masonry Pool) near Cedar FallsLake, Cedar Lake (Masonry Pool) 1,517.78 ft Low −0.19 ft 7 mi
Sf Snoqualmie River at EdgewickRiver gauge, Sf Snoqualmie River 5.89 ft Very low +0.04 ft 7 mi
Boxley Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Boxley Creek 1.90 ft Very low ±0 7 mi
Boxley Creek near EdgewickRiver gauge, Boxley Creek 2.05 ft Very low −0.02 ft 7 mi
Canyon Creek near Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Canyon Creek 0.61 ft Low ±0 7 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Cedar River near Cedar Falls compare with last year?

It is 0.09 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.34 ft.

What is a normal level for the Cedar River near Cedar Falls in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.74 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.16 ft and 4.17 ft, based on 26 years of records.

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 near Cedar Falls today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 AM PDT, the water level was 2.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cedar River near Cedar Falls rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cedar River near Cedar Falls normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 26 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:12115000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.37011, -121.62510 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.25 ft 2026-10-18 14:15 Provisional
Flow 22.4 cfs 2026-10-18 14:15 Provisional
Water temperature 46 °F 2026-10-18 14:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar River near Cedar Falls (usgs:12115000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/cedar-river-near-cedar-falls

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer