Cedar River At Charles City, Ia Realtime Data
CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
5,430
Discharge (cfs)
5.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05457700
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,190 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.74 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5,786 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river runs through several towns and cities before joining the Iowa River. There are several dams along the river, including the Nashua Dam and the Waverly Dam. The Cedar River experiences seasonal fluctuations in flow, with the highest flows occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and heavy rainfall. Interesting fact: The Cedar River was once used for transportation of goods and people, but now serves as a recreational destination for boating and fishing.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 977.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.74 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3190.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 639% |
| Year Over Year Average | 849 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 23,400 cfs |
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