Cedar River At Cedar Falls, Ia Realtime Data
CEDAR RIVER AT CEDAR FALLS, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,420
Discharge (cfs)
78.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05463050
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,420 cfs, and a gauge height of 78.70 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,850 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is influenced by the presence of several tributaries, including the Wapsipinicon River and the Shell Rock River. There are no major dams on the Cedar River at this location. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows during the spring months due to snowmelt and rainfall. One quirky fact about the Cedar River is that it was once known as the Red Cedar River due to the red cedar trees that grew along its banks. Today, the river is a popular destination for kayaking and fishing.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 853.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 78.7 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3420.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 112% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3,050 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 77,700 cfs |
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