River Conditions
Illustrated map of Black Hawk Lake

River stage

Otranto, Cedar River

River level
1131.03 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
1138.00 ft
Flood stage
1141.00 ft
Record crest
1148.60 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OTRI4

Record crest
1148.60 ft
Flood stage
1141.00 ft
Crest date
2016-09-23

In brief

The Cedar River at Otranto, IA read 1131.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.97 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge OTRI4

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 1138.00 ftMinor flooding 1141.00 ft CURRENT 1131.03 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 1148.60 ft 2016-09-23
2 1147.23 ft 2026-07-09
3 1144.88 ft 2014-06-19

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cedar River flooding at Otranto?

No. The Cedar River at Otranto is at 1131.03 ft, 6.97 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Otranto?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 1138 ft and minor flooding 1141 ft.

What is the highest the Cedar River has been at Otranto?

The highest crest on record is 1148.6 ft, on 2016-09-23.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OTRI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.