Iowa River Near Rowan, Ia Realtime Data
IOWA RIVER NEAR ROWAN, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
455
Discharge (cfs)
5.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05449500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 350 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.57 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 861 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Boone River and Cedar River. There are no major dams on this stretch of the river. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and spring rains. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Iowa River include that it is a major source of drinking water for the city of Iowa City and that it has experienced several major floods in recent history, including in 1993 and 2008.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 1,187.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.57 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 350.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 230% |
| Year Over Year Average | 197 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,040 cfs |
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