Cedar River At Charles City, Ia Realtime Data
CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
627
Discharge (cfs)
4.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05457700
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,870 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.63 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 838 .
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.
August 2, 2026
| Elevation | 977.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.63 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1870.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Year Over Year Average | 622 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 23,400 cfs |
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