Water Temperature of the Cedar River in Palo, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, October 16, 2023, 10:15 AM CDT
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Station Name: Palo
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 732 feet / 223 meters
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

Humidity: 58%
Feels Like: 82.3°F
Wind: SE 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 6.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 86°F
L: 57°F

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 61°F

Thu
H: 81°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 89°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 1:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:19 AM - 11:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:51 PM - 7:21 PM1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued August 5 at 10:38AM CDT until August 5 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue August 5, 2025, 10:38 AM
Expires: Tue August 5, 2025, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cedar River at Cedar Rapids. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water affects Osborn Park in Cedar Rapids. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 6.7 feet next Tuesday, August 12. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued August 5 at 10:38AM CDT until August 10 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue August 5, 2025, 10:38 AM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued August 5 at 10:38AM CDT until August 10 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue August 5, 2025, 10:38 AM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued August 5 at 10:38AM CDT until August 8 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue August 5, 2025, 10:38 AM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects residences along County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued August 5 at 10:38AM CDT until August 9 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue August 5, 2025, 10:38 AM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 1:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:19 AM - 11:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:51 PM - 7:21 PM1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.2°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:26 PM
Moonset: 2:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:14 AM - 12:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:38 PM - 8:08 PM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:09 AM - 1:39 PM
Minor Periods
7:17 PM - 8:47 PM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.3°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 126.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 12:20 AM
Moonset: 5:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:02 AM - 2:32 PM
Minor Periods
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM4:32 AM - 6:02 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.6°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 130.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 1:12 AM
Moonset: 6:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:42 AM - 3:12 AM12:52 AM - 3:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:16 PM - 9:46 PM5:45 AM - 7:15 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5