Iowa River at Steamboat Rock

Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 5:57 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.4081, -93.0730
RFC NCRFC
State IA
WFO DMX
County Hardin
Data Provider(s)
USGS 05450400

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.73 ft on 05-21-2024
2. 10.39 ft on 10-13-2019 (P)
3. 10.89 ft on 03-20-2019 (P)
4. 12.24 ft on 09-26-2018 (P)
5. 15.20 ft on 12-18-2016 (P)
6. 16.09 ft on 01-02-2016 (P)
7. 7.96 ft on 08-29-2015 (P)
8. 13.46 ft on 06-23-2014 (P)
9. 13.94 ft on 05-30-2013 (P)
10. 6.59 ft on 05-04-2012 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 17.86 ft on 06-08-2008
2. 16.42 ft on 03-08-1965
3. 16.22 ft on 03-07-1996 (P)
4. 16.09 ft on 01-02-2016 (P)
5. 15.79 ft on 12-18-1996 (P)
6. 15.20 ft on 12-18-2016 (P)
7. 13.94 ft on 05-30-2013 (P)
8. 13.75 ft on 06-26-2010 (P)
9. 13.64 ft on 04-04-1993 (P)
10. 13.46 ft on 06-23-2014 (P)

Low Water Records

1. 4.35 ft on 09-15-2011
2. 4.42 ft on 08-24-1995
3. 4.56 ft on 03-01-1993
4. 4.62 ft on 12-09-1995
5. 4.97 ft on 01-02-2012
6. 5.00 ft on 04-25-2001
7. 5.04 ft on 11-17-1997
8. 5.06 ft on 12-11-2003
9. 5.10 ft on 12-16-1999
10. 5.14 ft on 11-27-2012

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding 961.69 ft
action 960.69 ft
Latest Value 957.71 ft
Gauge Zero 950.69 ft

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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