River stage
Cedar Falls, Cedar River
- River level
- 81.02 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.47 ft
- Recent high
- 91.06 ft
- Recent low
- 79.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CEDI4
- 30-day change
- +1.89 ft
- Average
- 81.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 102.10 ft
In brief
The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, IA read 81.02 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.98 ft below action stage. That is 1.89 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CEDI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102.10 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 2 | 98.90 ft | 2016-09-24 |
| 3 | 96.20 ft | 1999-07-23 |
| 4 | 96.10 ft | 1961-03-21 |
| 5 | 95.36 ft | 2018-09-23 |
| 6 | 95.05 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 7 | 94.55 ft | 2014-06-22 |
| 8 | 93.85 ft | 2013-05-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 88.50 ft
Water affects the bike path at George Wyth Park.
- 88.80 ft
Water affects the north and south legs of Cottage Row Rd south of Snag Creek.
- 89.70 ft
Water affects the road at 1712 and 1118 Cottage Row Rd.
- 90.00 ft
Water affects the north half of Tourist Park.
- 90.30 ft
Water affects Riverside Dr south of Beech St.
- 91.00 ft
Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park.
- 91.20 ft
Water affects portions of Lake St.
- 92.20 ft
Water affects the southeast corner of Gateway Park.
- 92.70 ft
Water affects Big Woods Rd north of Dunkerton Rd as well as Ford Rd south of Fitkin Rd.
- 92.80 ft
Water affects Grant St at Horty St...Lincoln St west of Independence Ave...Independence Ave and Tourist Park.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar River flooding at Cedar Falls?
No. The Cedar River at Cedar Falls is at 81.02 ft, 3.98 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cedar Falls?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 85 ft, minor flooding 89 ft, moderate flooding 92 ft and major flooding 94 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar River has been at Cedar Falls?
The highest crest on record is 102.1 ft, on 2008-06-10.
Is the Cedar River high or low right now at Cedar Falls?
At 81.02 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CEDI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05463050). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.