What is the current flow on Cedar River?
Cedar River is currently flowing at 14,800 cfs at USGS gauge 05463050 as of Oct 2, 7:45 PM UTC.
Cedar River at Cedar Falls Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
87.19 ft
Flow 14,800 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 7:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 14,800 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 1,290 cfs).
Flow
14,800 cfs
Gauge Height
87.19 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 101% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05463050 is a public stream gauge on Cedar River in Iowa. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
66° / 59°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
66° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
66° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Cedar River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Cedar River at Waterloo, IA · 6.3 mi
- Cedar River at Janesville, IA · 7.7 mi
- Cedar River at Waverly, IA · 13.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- West Fork Cedar River at Finchford, IA · 8.1 mi
- Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, IA · 9.0 mi
- Beaver Creek at New Hartford, IA · 9.2 mi
- Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, IA · 14.0 mi
- Wolf Creek near Dysart, IA · 21.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedar River above or below normal right now?
Cedar River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 14,800 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,290 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cedar River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Cedar River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Cedar River?
Other gauges on Cedar River worth checking include Cedar River at Waterloo, IA (6.3 miles away), Cedar River at Janesville, IA (7.7 miles away), Cedar River at Waverly, IA (13.9 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Cedar River?
The forecast for today near Cedar River is clear, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Cedar River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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