River Conditions
Illustrated map of Black Hawk Lake

River stage

St. Ansgar, Cedar River

River level
1097.14 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
1101.00 ft
Flood stage
1104.00 ft
Record crest
1109.48 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AGRI4

Record crest
1109.48 ft
Flood stage
1104.00 ft
Crest date
2024-06-23

In brief

The Cedar River at St. Ansgar, IA read 1097.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.86 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge AGRI4

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 1101.00 ftMinor flooding 1104.00 ft CURRENT 1097.14 ft

Highest crests on record

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

RankCrestDate
1 1109.48 ft 2024-06-23
2 1107.99 ft 2016-09-23

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cedar River flooding at St. Ansgar?

No. The Cedar River at St. Ansgar is at 1097.14 ft, 3.86 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at St. Ansgar?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 1101 ft and minor flooding 1104 ft.

What is the highest the Cedar River has been at St. Ansgar?

The highest crest on record is 1109.48 ft, on 2024-06-23.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AGRI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.