River stage
Cedar Creek (IA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Cedar Creek (IA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cedar Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Cedar Creek is measured at 3 gauges. 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 CDVI4 | 732.12 ft | no flood stage set |
| Bussey | 5.46 ft | normal, falling |
| Oakland Mills | 5.81 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Cedar Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bussey, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Creek (IN) different river, same name
- Cedar Creek (MO) different river, same name
- Cedar Creek (ND) different river, same name
- Cedar Creek (SC) different river, same name
- Cedar Creek (SD) different river, same name
- Cedar Creek (VA) different river, same name
- Cedar Creek (WI) different river, same name
- Des Moines River 18 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Cedar Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cedar Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bussey is at 5.46 ft.
Where is the Cedar Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Cedar Creek in Iowa.
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.