Little Cedar River

Last Updated: April 19, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Little Cedar River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Little Cedar River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Little Cedar River is a 61-mile-long waterway that flows through northern Iowa.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Little Cedar River Near Ionia
USGS 05458000
478 cfs 4.84 ft -12.13
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Little Cedar River is a 10.5-mile-long (16.9 km) tributary of the Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota.