Station Name: Cedar River at Waverly, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 909 feet

Nearest Address:
1199 Adams Pkwy
Waverly, IA 50677
Bremer County

GPS Coordinates: 42.73721967, -92.47009

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 2:21PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:21 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright and Franklin Counties. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Worth and Cerro Gordo counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Janesville, or from Quarter Section Run west of Denver to the West Fork Cedar River. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects W 3rd St and may result in evacuation of a trailer court in Janesville. Water also affects much of the Janesville city park as well as nearby gravel roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 2:19PM CDT until July 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...From late Friday night to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 2:19PM CDT until July 7 at 11:18AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 92.2 feet, Water affects the southeast corner of Gateway Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 80.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 2:19PM CDT until July 6 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The Riverview Recreation Area is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

Flood Warning issued July 2 at 2:11PM CDT until July 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:11 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. .Heavy rain falling in the upper reaches of the Cedar River Basin in southern Minnesota combined with forecast rainfall over the next 24 to 48 hours will lead to flooding on the Cedar River in Charles City. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Riverside Drive at St. Marys Street begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 515 AM CDT.