Water Temperature of the Cedar River in Palo, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:15 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Chain Lakes Natural Area; Palo Marsh Natural AreaStation Name: Palo
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 732 feet
Nearest Address:
CR-E36
Palo, IA 52411
Linn County
GPS Coordinates: 42.0692, -91.785
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Weather for Palo, Iowa
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 94°F
L: 72°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 71°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 70°F

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 62°F

Mon
H: 86°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 47.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 22 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 3:28 PM
Moonset: 10:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:18 AM - 4:48 AM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:51 PM - 11:21 PM7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 9:06AM CDT until July 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 9:06 AM
Expires: Thu July 16, 2026, 9:15 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 13.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 8:59PM CDT until July 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 8:59 PM
Expires: Thu July 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.4 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 3:28 PM
Moonset: 10:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:18 AM - 4:48 AM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:51 PM - 11:21 PM7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:14 PM - 11:44 PM9:07 AM - 10:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 PM
Moonset: 11:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:55 AM - 6:25 AM4:32 PM - 7:02 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:39 AM - 7:09 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
11:26 AM - 12:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:59 PM - 8:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:33 AM - 2:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
