Cedar River At Cedar Rapids, Ia Realtime Data
CEDAR RIVER AT CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
19,400
Discharge (cfs)
9.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 19,400 cfs, and a gauge height of 9.18 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 17,040 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by a number of tributaries, including the Wapsipinicon River and the Iowa River, and is home to several dams, including the Coralville Dam. Seasonal trends in the river's flow are influenced by factors such as rainfall and snowmelt, with the highest flows typically occurring in spring and early summer. The Cedar River has a rich history, with key events such as the devastating floods of 2008, which caused extensive damage to the city of Cedar Rapids. Despite these challenges, the river remains an important resource for the local community and a natural wonder to be explored and enjoyed.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 712.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 9.18 ft |
| Nitrate plus nitrite, water, in situ, mg/L as N | 0.19 mg/l as N |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 19400.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 16.4 deg C |
| Stream water level elevation above NGVD 1929, in ft | 709.65 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 270% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7,170 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 82,700 cfs |
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