Little Cedar River Near Ionia, Ia Realtime Data
LITTLE CEDAR RIVER NEAR IONIA, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
386
Discharge (cfs)
4.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05458000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 386 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,471 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by precipitation and nearby tributaries such as the Wapsipinicon River. There are no significant dams on the river, but seasonal trends show that the flow increases in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. Interestingly, the hydrology of the river has been impacted by human activity, such as agriculture and urbanization. Nonetheless, the Little Cedar River remains an important source of water and habitat for aquatic life in the region.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 1,000.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.82 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 386.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 195% |
| Year Over Year Average | 197 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 13,600 cfs |
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