Iowa River Near Belle Plaine, IA
USGS Site No: 05452500 • Iowa River • Iowa County, IA
Iowa River Near Belle Plaine, IA on the Iowa River is currently at 2,120 cfs (Normal — 49th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 9.13 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 316 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 867 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 2,160 | Today: 2,120 cfs |
| 75th | High threshold | 3,320 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 7,350 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 2,230 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 2,340 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 2,470 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 2,630 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 2,830 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 3,030 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 3,270 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 3,520 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 3,220 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 2,480 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2,050 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 1,950 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 1,970 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 1,950 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 6,340 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 7,750 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 7,920 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 7,060 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 6,440 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 5,210 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 4,960 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 5,560 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 6,280 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 7,210 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 8,070 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 7,970 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 7,660 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 7,270 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 6,930 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 6,490 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 05452500
- State
- IA
- County
- Iowa County
- Coordinates
- 41.8591, -92.2779
- Drainage Area
- 2,455 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 749.8
- HUC Code
- 07080208
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 13.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 15.0 ft
Currently 5.87 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
11,600 cfsAug 4, 2025
- Min discharge
-
627 cfsDec 4, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Walnut Creek Near Hartwick, IANormal5.8 mi · 51 cfs
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Salt Creek Near Elberon, IANormal7.5 mi · 116 cfs
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Big Bear Creek at Ladora, IANormal9.0 mi · 153 cfs
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Richland Creek Near Haven, IANormal10.5 mi · 36 cfs
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Iowa River at Marengo, IANormal11.4 mi · 2,440 cfs