Iowa River At Iowa City, Ia Realtime Data
IOWA RIVER AT IOWA CITY, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,420
Discharge (cfs)
11.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,420 cfs, and a gauge height of 10.95 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,860 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is primarily dependent on precipitation and snowmelt, with agricultural and urban runoff contributing to its constituents. The Coralville Reservoir, located upstream, can impact the river's flow and water levels. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt and occasional heavy rains. In the summer, the river's flow can be low due to drought conditions. The Iowa River has played an integral role in the history of Iowa City, serving as a source of transportation and commerce. The river has also experienced flooding in the past, leading to the implementation of flood mitigation measures.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 643.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 10.95 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1420.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 153% |
| Year Over Year Average | 926 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 19,900 cfs |
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