Iowa River Near Belle Plaine, Ia Realtime Data
IOWA RIVER NEAR BELLE PLAINE, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,000
Discharge (cfs)
7.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,000 cfs, and a gauge height of 7.22 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,681 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a major source of water for local municipalities and farmers. The main constituents of the river are sediment, nutrients, and organic matter. There are several tributaries that feed into the river, including the English River and the Cedar River. The river has several dams, including the Coralville Dam, which was built for flood control and hydroelectric power. The flow of the river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer due to decreased precipitation. Interesting fact: The Iowa River was the site of the 2008 floods, which caused significant damage to the surrounding communities.
August 27, 2026
| Elevation | 748.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 7.22 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1000.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 146% |
| Year Over Year Average | 684 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 18,100 cfs |
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