River stage
Waverly, Cedar River
- River level
- 4.64 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.56 ft
- Recent high
- 9.23 ft
- Recent low
- 3.56 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WVLI4
- 30-day change
- +0.58 ft
- Average
- 4.89 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.33 ft
In brief
The Cedar River at Waverly, IA read 4.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.36 ft below action stage. That is 0.58 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WVLI4
Water 66 °F (19 °C) · 10 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.33 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 2 | 13.34 ft | 2016-09-24 |
| 3 | 13.16 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 4 | 13.13 ft | 2013-05-22 |
| 5 | 12.95 ft | 2001-04-14 |
| 6 | 12.78 ft | 2016-09-23 |
| 7 | 11.53 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 8 | 11.53 ft | 2021-08-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.50 ft
Water affects a campground along Cedar Ln NE.
- 11.50 ft
Water affects lowlands of city parks in Waverly as well as the low parts of 1st St NW by Kohlmann Park.
- 12.00 ft
Water affects 1st St NW by Kohlmann Park.
- 13.00 ft
Water affects Cedar Lane and 7th Ave SE near 1st St SW.
- 15.00 ft
Water affects northwest parts of Waverly between Bremer Ave and 5th Ave NW...and between the Cedar River and 6th St NW. Water also affects portions of 3rd St SE and 4th St SE near the southeast Elementary School.
- 17.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in the northwest...southwest and southeast parts of Waverly. Water also affects Bremer Ave.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar River flooding at Waverly?
No. The Cedar River at Waverly is at 4.64 ft, 5.36 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Waverly?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar River has been at Waverly?
The highest crest on record is 19.33 ft, on 2008-06-10.
Is the Cedar River high or low right now at Waverly?
At 4.64 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Waverly, Cedar River?
The water temperature at Waverly, Cedar River is 66 °F (18.9 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 10 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 0.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WVLI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05458300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.