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 Warning issued July 10 at 4:15PM CDT until July 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. * WHAT...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...From late tonight to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 91.0 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 86.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 91.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - 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 July 10 at 8:19PM CDT until July 13 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 4:30 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 forecast. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 91.0 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 87.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 91.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - 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 Watch issued July 10 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 4:20 PM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 12:30 PM

...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 Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - 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 Warning issued July 10 at 8:12PM CDT until July 11 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 8:12 PM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Residences south of Riverside Drive may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling to 3.9 feet by Friday, July 17. - 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 Saturday morning by 1115 AM CDT.