Cedar River at Waverly, IA
USGS 05458300 · Iowa · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
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USGS 05458300 · Iowa · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:15 PM CST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:15 PM CDT to Nov 5, 9:15 PM CST; ranging 914 to 3,540 ft³/s; latest 3,540 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:15 PM CST | 3,540 | 5.27 | 55.4 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM CST | 3,490 | 5.27 | 55.6 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM CST | 3,410 | 5.26 | 55.8 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM CST | 3,330 | 5.26 | 55.9 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM CST | 3,240 | 5.24 | 56.1 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM CST | 3,220 | 5.24 | 56.3 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM CST | 3,090 | 5.23 | 56.3 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM CST | 3,080 | 5.24 | 56.5 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM CST | 3,010 | 5.22 | 56.5 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM CST | 2,990 | 5.22 | 56.5 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM CST | 2,910 | 5.22 | 56.3 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM CST | 2,850 | 5.21 | 56.3 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM CST | 2,770 | 5.21 | 56.1 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM CST | 2,690 | 5.21 | 56.1 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM CST | 2,610 | 5.2 | 56.3 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM CST | 2,580 | 5.21 | 56.3 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM CST | 2,510 | 5.2 | 56.5 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM CST | 2,460 | 5.2 | 56.7 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM CST | 2,410 | 5.19 | 56.8 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM CST | 2,350 | 5.19 | 57 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM CST | 2,340 | 5.19 | 57.2 | 372–955 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM CST | 2,270 | 5.18 | 57.2 | 372–955 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM CST | 2,250 | 5.18 | 57.4 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM CST | 2,270 | 5.18 | 57.6 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM CST | 2,230 | 5.18 | 57.7 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM CST | 2,230 | 5.18 | 57.9 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM CST | 2,200 | 5.18 | 57.9 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM CST | 2,190 | 5.17 | 58.1 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM CST | 2,170 | 5.17 | 58.3 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM CST | 2,170 | 5.17 | 58.5 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM CST | 2,150 | 5.17 | 58.5 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM CST | 2,140 | 5.18 | 58.6 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM CST | 2,150 | 5.17 | 58.6 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM CST | 2,130 | 5.17 | 58.6 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM CST | 2,100 | 5.18 | 58.6 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM CST | 2,080 | 5.17 | 58.6 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM CST | 2,080 | 5.18 | 58.8 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM CST | 2,070 | 5.16 | 58.8 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM CST | 2,040 | 5.17 | 59 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM CST | 2,000 | 5.17 | 59.4 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM CST | 1,960 | 5.17 | 59.5 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM CST | 1,900 | 5.17 | 59.7 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM CST | 1,880 | 5.17 | 59.7 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM CST | 1,870 | 5.17 | 59.9 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM CST | 1,820 | 5.16 | 59.9 | 387–953 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM CST | 1,790 | 5.16 | 59.9 | 387–953 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM CST | 1,710 | 5.17 | 60.1 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM CST | 1,730 | 5.16 | 60.1 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM CST | 1,670 | 5.16 | 60.1 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM CST | 1,650 | 5.15 | 60.1 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM CST | 1,610 | 5.15 | 59.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM CST | 1,550 | 5.15 | 59.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM CST | 1,500 | 5.15 | 59.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM CST | 1,430 | 5.14 | 59.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM CST | 1,400 | 5.14 | 59.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM CST | 1,380 | 5.13 | 59.7 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM CST | 1,340 | 5.14 | 59.5 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM CST | 1,320 | 5.14 | 59 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM CST | 1,300 | 5.14 | 58.8 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM CST | 1,280 | 5.14 | 58.6 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM CST | 1,260 | 5.14 | 58.5 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM CST | 1,280 | 5.13 | 58.3 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM CST | 1,280 | 5.13 | 58.3 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM CST | 1,300 | 5.13 | 58.1 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM CST | 1,280 | 5.13 | 57.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM CST | 1,300 | 5.13 | 57.9 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM CST | 1,280 | 5.15 | 57.7 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM CST | 1,240 | 5.13 | 57.7 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM CST | 1,230 | 5.14 | 57.6 | 336–856 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM CST | 1,210 | 5.14 | 57.4 | 336–856 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM CST | 1,200 | 5.13 | 57.4 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM CST | 1,190 | 5.14 | 57.2 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM CST | 1,220 | 5.13 | 57.2 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM CST | 1,140 | 5.12 | 57 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM CST | 1,130 | 5.12 | 56.8 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM CST | 1,120 | 5.11 | 56.8 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM CST | 1,170 | 5.13 | 56.7 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM CST | 1,170 | 5.13 | 56.7 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM CST | 1,170 | 5.14 | 56.7 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM CST | 1,090 | 5.14 | 56.7 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM CST | 1,110 | 5.14 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM CST | 1,070 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM CST | 1,030 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM CST | 994 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM CST | 994 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM CST | 956 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM CST | 956 | 5.13 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM CST | 954 | 5.12 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM CST | 969 | 5.1 | 56.5 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM CST | 952 | 5.11 | 56.3 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM CST | 988 | 5.1 | 56.3 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM CST | 914 | 5.11 | 56.3 | 381–941 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM CST | 1,010 | 5.11 | 56.3 | 381–941 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.12 | 56.3 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM CST | 990 | 5.11 | 56.3 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM CST | 1,010 | 5.11 | 56.3 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.11 | 56.3 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.11 | 56.5 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.1 | 56.5 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM CST | 1,010 | 5.1 | 56.5 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM CST | 1,020 | 5.09 | 56.5 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM CST | 1,050 | 5.1 | 56.5 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.1 | 56.1 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM CST | 1,030 | 5.11 | 55.9 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM CST | 1,070 | 5.11 | 55.6 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM CST | 1,120 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM CST | 1,070 | 5.12 | 54.9 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM CST | 1,110 | 5.12 | 54.7 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM CST | 1,100 | 5.11 | 54.7 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM CST | 1,090 | 5.11 | 54.7 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM CST | 1,130 | 5.12 | 54.9 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM CST | 1,100 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM CST | 1,070 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM CST | 1,090 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM CST | 1,100 | 5.11 | 55 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM CST | 1,090 | 5.11 | 55 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM CDT | 1,090 | 5.11 | 55 | 358–980 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.11 | 55 | 358–980 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM CDT | 1,090 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM CDT | 1,090 | 5.11 | 55.4 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM CDT | 1,050 | 5.11 | 55.4 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM CDT | 1,090 | 5.11 | 55.4 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM CDT | 1,080 | 5.1 | 55.4 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM CDT | 1,070 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM CDT | 1,070 | 5.11 | 55 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM CDT | 1,050 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM CDT | 1,080 | 5.1 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM CDT | 1,100 | 5.1 | 54.7 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM CDT | 1,090 | 5.11 | 54.7 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 54.7 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 54.7 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM CDT | 1,140 | 5.1 | 54.7 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM CDT | 1,160 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM CDT | 1,130 | 5.12 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM CDT | 1,140 | 5.1 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.1 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM CDT | 1,120 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 365–1,060 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 54.9 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 54.9 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 54.9 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 55 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 55 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 55 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 55 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.11 | 55.2 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM CDT | 1,140 | 5.1 | 55.4 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM CDT | 1,120 | 5.11 | 55.4 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.11 | 55.4 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.1 | 55.6 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM CDT | 1,100 | 5.1 | 55.8 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM CDT | 1,060 | 5.1 | 55.9 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM CDT | 1,020 | 5.09 | 56.1 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM CDT | 1,080 | 5.1 | 56.3 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM CDT | 1,060 | 5.09 | 56.5 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM CDT | 1,080 | 5.09 | 56.7 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM CDT | 1,080 | 5.09 | 56.8 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 57 | 349–972 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM CDT | 1,120 | 5.1 | 57.4 | 349–972 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM CDT | 1,120 | 5.09 | 57.6 | 345–896 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM CDT | 1,160 | 5.1 | 57.7 | 345–896 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:15 PM CDT to Nov 5, 9:15 PM CST; ranging 54.7 to 60.1 °F; latest 55.4 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:15 PM CST | 55.4 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM CST | 55.6 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM CST | 55.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM CST | 55.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM CST | 56.1 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM CST | 56.1 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM CST | 56.1 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM CST | 56.7 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM CST | 56.8 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM CST | 57 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM CST | 57.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM CST | 57.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM CST | 57.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM CST | 57.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM CST | 57.7 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM CST | 57.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM CST | 57.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM CST | 58.1 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM CST | 58.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM CST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM CST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM CST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM CST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM CST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM CST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM CST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM CST | 58.8 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM CST | 58.8 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM CST | 59 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM CST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM CST | 59.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM CST | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM CST | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM CST | 60.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM CST | 60.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM CST | 60.1 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM CST | 60.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM CST | 59.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM CST | 59.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM CST | 59.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM CST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM CST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM CST | 58.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM CST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM CST | 58.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM CST | 58.3 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM CST | 58.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM CST | 57.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM CST | 57.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM CST | 57.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM CST | 57.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM CST | 57.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM CST | 57.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM CST | 57.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM CST | 57.2 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM CST | 57.2 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM CST | 57 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM CST | 56.8 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM CST | 56.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM CST | 56.7 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM CST | 56.7 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM CST | 56.7 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM CST | 56.7 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM CST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM CST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM CST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM CST | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM CST | 55.6 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM CST | 55.2 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM CST | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM CST | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM CST | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM CST | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM CST | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM CST | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM CST | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM CST | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM CST | 55 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM CST | 55 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM CDT | 55 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM CDT | 55 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM CDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM CDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM CDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM CDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM CDT | 55 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM CDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM CDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM CDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM CDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM CDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM CDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM CDT | 55 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM CDT | 55 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM CDT | 55 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM CDT | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM CDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM CDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM CDT | 55.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM CDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM CDT | 55.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM CDT | 55.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM CDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM CDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM CDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM CDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM CDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM CDT | 57 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM CDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM CDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM CDT | 57.7 |
Map of USGS gauge 05458300 and the river around it
Where Cedar River at Waverly, IA sits, with 4 other gauges on the same river.
Federal guidance. Iowa DNR publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Iowa rule, with Iowa DNR's own figure added:
Normal for Nov 5: 372–955 ft³/s (middle half of 26 years of record). Now: 3,540 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 3,540 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 26 years of record (2001–2026): 10th 286, 25th 372, median 497, 75th 955, 90th 2,490 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 201 ft³/s, highest 2,600 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 58.7%, from 2,230 to 3,540 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 55.4°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 57.7°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: Iowa fishing regulations and laws.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 58.7%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)Cold water. Water 55.4°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 5.21 ft stage, 865 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:15 PM CST (NWS gauge WVLI4; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 9:52 PM CST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.