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 8 at 9:03PM CDT until July 12 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:03 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Janesville affecting Bremer and Black Hawk counties. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. .Very heavy rainfall over southern Minnesota and portions of north central and northeast Iowa will lead to significant rises along the Cedar River basin. * 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 morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens areas of Janesville south of 8th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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 9 at 4:33AM CDT until July 12 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 4:33 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 12:45 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. * 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 morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens areas of Janesville south of 8th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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 9 at 2:59PM CDT until July 11 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 2:59 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Bremer and Black Hawk counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. * 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 morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding occurs especially within the city park. The flooding covers approximately 6000 acres. 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 3.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Saturday morning. - 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 Watch issued July 9 at 10:11AM CDT until July 11 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 10:11 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Butler and Bremer counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. * 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 morning to Saturday evening. * 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Saturday morning. - 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 Watch issued July 9 at 2:59PM CDT until July 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 2:59 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Bremer and Black Hawk counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 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.