Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:33PM CDT until April 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:33 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Sunday, April 12. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to a crest of 16.1 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 845 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:49PM CDT until April 8 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:49 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 90.3 feet, Water affects Riverside Dr south of Beech St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 89.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 90.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 4:25AM CDT until April 8 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 4:25 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 90.3 feet, water affects Riverside Drive south of Beech Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 89.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 90.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.