River stage
Cedar River (IA, MN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 18 of 18
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 18 of 18 gauges on the Cedar River (IA, MN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cedar River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cedar River is measured at 18 gauges across Iowa, Minnesota. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge CBII4 | 6.11 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge CROI4 | 1022.46 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge PFLI4 | 923.28 ft | no flood stage set |
| Cedar Bluff | 8.44 ft | normal, falling |
| Cedar Falls | 81.02 ft | normal, falling |
| Cedar Rapids | 5.84 ft | normal, falling |
| Charles City | 3.16 ft | normal, falling |
| Conesville | 9.98 ft | normal, falling |
| Janesville | 2.43 ft | normal, falling |
| Osage | 1065.91 ft | no flood stage set |
| Otranto | 1131.03 ft | normal, steady |
| Palo | 6.37 ft | normal, falling |
| St. Ansgar | 1097.14 ft | normal, steady |
| Vinton | 6.13 ft | normal, falling |
| Waterloo | 6.96 ft | normal, falling |
| Waverly | 4.64 ft | normal, rising |
| Austin | 3.50 ft | normal, falling |
| Lansing | 10.07 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Cedar River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cedar Bluff, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar River (NE) different river, same name
- Cedar River (WA) different river, same name
- Turkey River 9 gauges
- Beaver Creek (IA) 10 gauges
- Salt Creek (IA) 1 gauge
- Upper Iowa River 7 gauges
- Indian Creek (Marion, IA) 2 gauges
- Iowa River 15 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 18 reporting gauges on the Cedar River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cedar River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cedar Bluff is at 8.44 ft; Cedar Falls is at 81.02 ft; Cedar Rapids is at 5.84 ft; Charles City is at 3.16 ft.
Where is the Cedar River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 18 gauges on the Cedar River across Iowa, Minnesota.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.