Total streamflow across the
Cedar River
was last observed at
39,186
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
77,725
acre-ft of water today; about 161%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
24,270 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-09-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
294,406 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Cedar River Near Conesville
reporting a streamflow rate of 12,600 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Cedar River At Cedar Falls
with a gauge stage of 78.70 ft.
This river is monitored from 15 different streamgauging stations along the Cedar River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,911 ft, the
Cedar River Below Bear Creek Near Cedar Falls.
The Cedar River is a 338-mile long river located in the north-central part of the United States, primarily in the state of Iowa. It flows from its headwaters in Dodge County, Minnesota, through southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, before emptying into the Iowa River near Columbus Junction. The Cedar River is a principal tributary of the Iowa River and a significant source of water for the region. It has been used for agricultural irrigation and drinking water for many years. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Cedar River Reservoir, which was created by the construction of the Cedar River Dam in the early 20th century. The Cedar River is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 77,725 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
39,186.2 cfs
+1491.0 cfs (+3.96%) |
Percent of Normal | 161.46% |
Maximum |
294,406.0 cfs
2016-09-25 |
Seasonal Avg | 24,270 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cedar River Below Bear Creek Near Cedar Falls
USGS 12114500 |
31 cfs | 1.29 ft | 0 | |||||
Cedar River Near Cedar Falls
USGS 12115000 |
58 cfs | 2.63 ft | 0 | |||||
Cedar River Near Austin
USGS 05457000 |
195 cfs | 3.29 ft | -7.14 | |||||
Cedar River At Charles City
USGS 05457700 |
750 cfs | 3.04 ft | -4.7 | |||||
Cedar River At Powerplant At Cedar Falls
USGS 12116400 |
63 cfs | 31.7 ft | -1.57 | |||||
Cedar River At Cedar Falls
USGS 12116500 |
60 cfs | 5.49 ft | 0 | |||||
Cedar River At Waverly
USGS 05458300 |
1880 cfs | 5.03 ft | -14.16 | |||||
Cedar River At Janesville
USGS 05458500 |
1510 cfs | 2.37 ft | -11.18 | |||||
Cedar River At Cedar Falls
USGS 05463050 |
5880 cfs | 78.70 ft | 5.76 | |||||
Cedar River At Waterloo
USGS 05464000 |
6170 cfs | 7.29 ft | 4.75 | |||||
Cedar River At Cedar Rapids
USGS 05464500 |
9290 cfs | 6.06 ft | -12.36 | |||||
Cedar River Near Conesville
USGS 05465000 |
12600 cfs | 10.58 ft | 28.05 | |||||
Cedar River Near Landsburg
USGS 12117500 |
328 cfs | 1.26 ft | 0 | |||||
Cedar River Below Diversion Near Landsburg
USGS 12117600 |
175 cfs | 2.86 ft | -1.69 | |||||
Cedar River At Renton
USGS 12119000 |
197 cfs | 7.74 ft | -1.5 |
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The Cedar River is a 338-mile-long (544 km) river in Minnesota and Iowa. It is a tributary of the Iowa River, which flows to the Mississippi River. The Cedar River takes its name from the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) trees growing there, and was originally called the Red Cedar River by the Meskwaki. The first Mississippi steamboat reached Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1844, and during the next decade, the Red Cedar (as it was still called) was an important commercial waterway. The surrounding region is known officially as the Cedar River Valley, though it is more commonly referred to simply as the Cedar Valley.