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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. .Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell across portions of central and eastern Iowa Monday evening, June 21. The combination of heavy rain this past week, and potentially heavy rains across Iowa and southern Minnesota in the next 3 days has brought the potential for significant river flooding on the Cedar River. As this rainfall materializes the next few days, forecasts for rivers will become more confident, and flood warnings may be required. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Cedar River at Palo Blairs Ferry Rd. * WHEN...From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Portions of Linn Drive in Palo are affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. .Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell across portions of central and eastern Iowa Monday evening, June 21. The combination of heavy rain this past week, and potentially heavy rains across Iowa and southern Minnesota in the next 3 days has brought the potential for significant river flooding on the Cedar River. As this rainfall materializes the next few days, forecasts for rivers will become more confident, and flood warnings may be required. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Cedar River at Cedar Rapids. * WHEN...From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the lowest sections of Palo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. .Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell across portions of central and eastern Iowa Monday evening, June 21. The combination of heavy rain this past week, and potentially heavy rains across Iowa and southern Minnesota in the next 3 days has brought the potential for significant river flooding on the Cedar River. As this rainfall materializes the next few days, forecasts for rivers will become more confident, and flood warnings may be required. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Cedar River at Vinton. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural and low land flooding is ongoing. Water affects much of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:33PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:33 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. .Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell across portions of central and eastern Iowa Monday evening, June 21. The combination of heavy rain this past week, and potentially heavy rains across Iowa and southern Minnesota in the next 3 days has brought the potential for significant river flooding on the Cedar River. As this rainfall materializes the next few days, forecasts for rivers will become more confident, and flood warnings may be required. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Cedar River at Cedar Bluff. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural land is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday, July 01. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.