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 9 at 10:02PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:15 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler 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 Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning. * 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 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued July 9 at 10:02PM CDT until July 11 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 July 9 at 9:55PM CDT until July 11 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 July 10 at 4:06AM CDT until July 11 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 4:06 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 12:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Watch issued July 9 at 10:02PM CDT until July 13 at 12:27PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:15 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... 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 Friday evening to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 92.2 feet, Water affects the southeast corner of Gateway Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 84.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.

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