Cedar River At Waterloo, Ia Realtime Data
CEDAR RIVER AT WATERLOO, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,940
Discharge (cfs)
6.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05464000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,940 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.64 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4,455 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river also passes through the Cedar River Dam, which helps regulate its flow. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and potential flooding, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Cedar River was once known as the Red Cedar River because of the reddish-brown color of its water, caused by tannins from decaying vegetation. Today, the water is much clearer due to improved water quality.
August 2, 2026
| Elevation | 823.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.64 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3940.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 125% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3,135 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 82,200 cfs |
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