River stage
Conesville, Cedar River
- River level
- 9.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -3.88 ft
- Recent high
- 14.62 ft
- Recent low
- 6.62 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CNEI4
- 30-day change
- +3.35 ft
- Average
- 9.75 ft
- Readings
- 120
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.40 ft
In brief
The Cedar River at Conesville, IA read 9.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.02 ft below action stage. That is 3.35 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CNEI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.40 ft | 2008-06-15 |
| 2 | 18.06 ft | 2016-09-29 |
| 3 | 17.88 ft | 2014-07-02 |
| 4 | 17.38 ft | 2016-10-01 |
| 5 | 17.11 ft | 1993-04-06 |
| 6 | 17.00 ft | 2004-05-29 |
| 7 | 16.90 ft | 2013-06-03 |
| 8 | 16.87 ft | 1990-06-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Water affects low lying access roads to recreational properties along the river.
- 13.00 ft
Water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville.
- 13.50 ft
Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70.
- 14.00 ft
Water affects residences along County Road F70.
- 14.20 ft
Water affects Lindle Avenue and Keokuk Avenue, both near Saulsbury Park.
- 14.50 ft
Water affects residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects Hoot Owl Jct and Elder Avenue south of Iowa Highway 22.
- 15.00 ft
Water affects Saulsbury Road.
- 15.50 ft
Water affects residences along County Road G28 and affects several gravel roads.
- 16.50 ft
Water affects County Road G28.
- 17.00 ft
Water affects permanent structures and roads in campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river. Water is also on the lowest areas of Atalissa Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar River flooding at Conesville?
No. The Cedar River at Conesville is at 9.98 ft, 2.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Conesville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 16.5 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar River has been at Conesville?
The highest crest on record is 23.4 ft, on 2008-06-15.
Is the Cedar River high or low right now at Conesville?
At 9.98 ft it is higher than 58% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CNEI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05465000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.