River stage
Iowa River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 15 of 15
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 15 of 15 gauges on the Iowa River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Iowa River levels, gauge by gauge
The Iowa River is measured at 15 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge CTWI4 | 54.90 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge IFAI4 | 1062.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Belle Plaine | 12.00 ft | normal, falling |
| Columbus Jct | 15.73 ft | normal, falling |
| Coralville Dam | 686.27 ft | below flood stage |
| Iowa City | 17.92 ft | normal, steady |
| Lone Tree | 12.43 ft | normal, falling |
| Marengo | 12.54 ft | normal, falling |
| Marshalltown | 12.67 ft | normal, falling |
| Oakville | 7.87 ft | normal, falling |
| Rowan | 3.86 ft | normal, falling |
| Steamboat Rock | 6.09 ft | normal, falling |
| Tama Hwy E49 | 6.80 ft | below flood stage |
| Tama US 63 | 12.24 ft | below flood stage |
| Wapello | 18.18 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Iowa River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Belle Plaine, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Salt Creek (IA) 1 gauge
- Indian Creek (Marion, IA) 2 gauges
- Clear Creek (IA) 2 gauges
- Cedar Creek (IA) 3 gauges
- Des Moines River 18 gauges
- Cedar River (IA, MN) 18 gauges
- Beaver Creek (IA) 10 gauges
- Walnut Creek (IA) 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Iowa River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 15 reporting gauges on the Iowa River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Iowa River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Belle Plaine is at 12.00 ft; Columbus Jct is at 15.73 ft; Iowa City is at 17.92 ft; Lone Tree is at 12.43 ft.
Where is the Iowa River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 15 gauges on the Iowa River in Iowa.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.