Iowa River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT at gauge 05465100. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Iowa River is measured
12 USGS gauges on Iowa River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on Iowa River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 05449500 | Iowa River near Rowan, IA | — |
| 05450400 | Iowa River at Steamboat Rock, IA | — |
| 05451500 | Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA | — |
| 05451770 | Iowa River at County Highway E49 near Tama, IA | — |
| 05452500 | Iowa River near Belle Plaine, IA | — |
| 05453100 | Iowa River at Marengo, IA | — |
| 05453520 | Iowa River below Coralville Dam nr Coralville, IA | — |
| 05454500 | Iowa River at Iowa City, IA | — |
| 05455700 | Iowa River near Lone Tree, IA | — |
| 05465100 | Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA | — |
| 05465500 | Iowa River at Wapello, IA | Yes |
| 05465700 | Iowa River at Oakville, IA | — |
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Where to stay near Iowa River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).