Cedar River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Cedar River is flowing at 10,800 cfs near Conesville, IA — 524% of normal for the date. 15 of 15 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 13 to 10,800 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Cedar River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Conesville, the Cedar River is running 10,800 cfs — 524% of normal. Along the river, 8 of 15 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 246% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Charles City (-16%) and Waverly (-12%).
Highest against normal: Conesville at 524%. Lowest: Cedar Falls at 23%.
How the Cedar River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Cedar Falls1,911 ft 13 cfs23%
- Cedar Falls1,573 ft 21 cfs23%
- Austin1,163 ft 411 cfs403%
- Charles City977 ft 911 cfs282%
- Cedar Falls955 ft 39 cfs78%
- Cedar Falls905 ft 188 cfs77%
- Waverly895 ft 1,620 cfs246%
- Janesville859 ft 1,900 cfs329%
- Cedar Falls853 ft 4,880 cfs332%
- Waterloo823 ft 5,860 cfs285%
- Cedar Rapids712 ft 8,830 cfs384%
- Conesville593 ft 10,800 cfs524%
- Landsburg590 ft 359 cfs78%
- Landsburg493 ft 292 cfs81%
- Renton27 ft 323 cfs71%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Cedar River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (246%).
Cedar River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cedar River Below Bear Creek Near Cedar Falls WA
Oct 22, 12:15 AM · USGS 12114500 |
13 cfs | 23% | -3% | 0.87 ft | · | 1,911 ft |
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Cedar River Near Cedar Falls WA
Oct 22, 12:15 AM · USGS 12115000 |
21 cfs | 23% | -2% | 2.22 ft | · | 1,573 ft |
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Cedar River Near Austin MN
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 05457000 |
411 cfs | 403% | -8% | 3.78 ft | · | 1,163 ft |
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Cedar River At Charles City IA
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 05457700 |
911 cfs | 282% | -16% | 3.38 ft | 8.6 ft below | 977 ft |
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Cedar River At Powerplant At Cedar Falls WA
Oct 22, 12:45 AM · USGS 12116400 |
39 cfs | 78% | -2% | 31.44 ft | · | 955 ft |
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Cedar River At Cedar Falls WA
Oct 22, 1:00 AM · USGS 12116500 |
188 cfs | 77% | -2% | 6.09 ft | · | 905 ft |
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Cedar River At Waverly IA
Oct 22, 2:15 AM · USGS 05458300 |
1,620 cfs | 246% | -12% | 5.11 ft | 6.9 ft below | 895 ft |
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Cedar River At Janesville IA
Oct 22, 1:45 AM · USGS 05458500 |
1,900 cfs | 329% | -10% | 2.71 ft | 10.3 ft below | 859 ft |
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Cedar River At Cedar Falls IA
Oct 22, 1:45 AM · USGS 05463050 |
4,880 cfs | 332% | -8% | 78.70 ft | 10.3 ft below | 853 ft |
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Cedar River At Waterloo IA
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 05464000 |
5,860 cfs | 285% | -6% | 7.21 ft | 5.8 ft below | 823 ft |
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Cedar River At Cedar Rapids IA
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 05464500 |
8,830 cfs | 384% | -8% | 6.00 ft | · | 712 ft |
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Cedar River Near Conesville IA
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 05465000 |
10,800 cfs | 524% | -1% | 9.81 ft | 3.2 ft below | 593 ft |
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Cedar River Near Landsburg WA
Oct 22, 12:45 AM · USGS 12117500 |
359 cfs | 78% | -2% | 1.31 ft | 4.4 ft below | 590 ft |
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Cedar River Below Diversion Near Landsburg WA
Oct 22, 12:45 AM · USGS 12117600 |
292 cfs | 81% | 0% | 3.11 ft | · | 493 ft |
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Cedar River At Renton WA
Oct 22, 12:15 AM · USGS 12119000 |
323 cfs | 71% | -1% | 8.58 ft | 4.4 ft below | 27 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Cedar River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Cedar River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Cedar River
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.
Fishing near the Cedar River
About the Cedar River
How is the Cedar River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Cedar River is flowing at 10,800 cfs near Conesville, IA, about 524% of normal for the date. Across its 15 USGS gauges, current flows range from 13 to 10,800 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cedar River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cedar River is at 246% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Cedar River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Charles City (12.0 ft), Waverly (12.0 ft), Janesville (13.0 ft), Cedar Falls (89.0 ft), Waterloo (13.0 ft), Conesville (13.0 ft), Landsburg (5.7 ft), Renton (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.