River stage
Vinton, Cedar River
- River level
- 6.13 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -3.70 ft
- Recent high
- 12.81 ft
- Recent low
- 3.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VINI4
- 30-day change
- +2.88 ft
- Average
- 6.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.70 ft
In brief
The Cedar River at Vinton, IA read 6.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.87 ft below action stage. That is 2.88 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VINI4
Water 67 °F (19 °C)
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.70 ft | 2008-06-12 |
| 2 | 21.80 ft | 2016-09-26 |
| 3 | 19.30 ft | 1961-03-30 |
| 4 | 19.20 ft | 1993-04-04 |
| 5 | 18.59 ft | 2013-06-01 |
| 6 | 18.40 ft | 2004-05-26 |
| 7 | 18.05 ft | 1965-04-09 |
| 8 | 18.00 ft | 1999-07-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.50 ft
Flow may begin into the overflow channel north of the main channel on Highway 150.
- 10.00 ft
Water affects low lying agricultural land north of Vinton. Water is flowing through the overflow channel north of the main channel on Highway 150.
- 12.50 ft
Water affects the lowest part of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton.
- 13.00 ft
Water affects the lowest part of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton.
- 15.00 ft
Agricultural and low land flooding is ongoing. Water affects much of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton.
- 17.50 ft
Flood protection measures such as road closures and sandbagging begin. Water affects the intersections of East 2nd Street and 3rd Avenue and North 3rd Avenue and East 3rd Street in Vinton.
- 18.00 ft
Water affects the lowest parts of Riverside Drive, and portions of East 2nd Street and North 3rd Avenue in Vinton.
- 19.00 ft
Highway 150 is under water in Vinton and the bridge over the Cedar River is closed.
- 19.50 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Iowa State Highway 150 bridge.
- 22.00 ft
Several blocks near 1st, 2nd, 3rd streets, Riverside Drive and 6th Ave are under water in Vinton affecting homes and businesses. Hinkle Creek backs up closing access over the creek via W 3rd and W 4th Streets. Several homes and businesses are inundated by water from Hinkle Creek.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar River flooding at Vinton?
No. The Cedar River at Vinton is at 6.13 ft, 7.87 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Vinton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar River has been at Vinton?
The highest crest on record is 24.7 ft, on 2008-06-12.
Is the Cedar River high or low right now at Vinton?
At 6.13 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Vinton, Cedar River?
The water temperature at Vinton, Cedar River is 67 °F (19.4 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VINI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05464315). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.