River stage
Bussey, Cedar Creek
- River level
- 5.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.30 ft
- Recent high
- 18.18 ft
- Recent low
- 4.37 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BSSI4
- 30-day change
- +0.75 ft
- Average
- 5.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.61 ft
In brief
The Cedar Creek at Bussey, IA read 5.46 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.54 ft below action stage. That is 0.75 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BSSI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.61 ft | 1982-07-03 |
| 2 | 31.07 ft | 2015-06-25 |
| 3 | 30.19 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 4 | 28.91 ft | 2008-07-08 |
| 5 | 28.83 ft | 1981-07-04 |
| 6 | 28.53 ft | 1993-07-05 |
| 7 | 28.28 ft | 1992-09-16 |
| 8 | 28.06 ft | 1958-07-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Water affects primarily agricultural land. The town of Bussey is situated on locally high ground and is generally not affected by flooding.
- 23.00 ft
Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
- 25.00 ft
Flooding approaches Iowa 156 in low areas and affects rural gravel roads near the creek.
- 26.00 ft
Water affects Iowa 156 in areas west and east of bridge.
- 27.50 ft
Water affects Iowa 156 east of bridge.
- 29.00 ft
Water approaches the underside of the Iowa 156 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar Creek flooding at Bussey?
No. The Cedar Creek at Bussey is at 5.46 ft, 10.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bussey?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar Creek has been at Bussey?
The highest crest on record is 34.61 ft, on 1982-07-03.
Is the Cedar Creek high or low right now at Bussey?
At 5.46 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BSSI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05489000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.