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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Cedar River at Austin are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Locations Upstream Gauge
Zoom Level:14
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 20
Moderate Flood Stage: 18
Flood Stage: 15
Action Stage: 12
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 25.00 ft on 09/16/2004
(2) 23.40 ft on 07/10/2000
(3) 22.40 ft on 06/12/2008
(4) 21.90 ft on 07/17/1978
(5) 21.30 ft on 08/15/1993
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 19.80 ft on 09/23/2016
(2) 15.50 ft on 06/19/2014
(3) 20.60 ft on 09/24/2010
(4) 22.40 ft on 06/12/2008
(5) 25.00 ft on 09/16/2004
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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26 The protective dike is overtopped.
20 Serious flooding is likely.
18 Numerous homes and businesses may be threatened by high water.
15 The city of Austin takes specific actions to warn people and businesses.
Photos
(1) Upstream view at Austin, May 3rd, 2010, Stage = 3.6 ft
(2) Upstream view at Austin, May 30th, 2023, Stage = 4.0 ft
(3) Downstream view at Austin, May 3rd, 2010, Stage = 3.6 ft
(4) Downstream view at Austin, May 30th, 2023, Stage = 4.0 ft
(5) 2004 High Water Mark on 9th PL SW in Austin - Looking West
(6) 2004 High Water Mark on 9th PL SW in Austin - Looking East
(7) 2004 High Water Mark on corner of 4th St SE and 1st Ave SE in Austin - Looking East
(8) 2004 High Water Mark on corner of 4th St SE and Oakland Ave E in Austin - Looking East
(9) 2004 High Water Mark on corner of 4th St SE and Oakland Ave E in Austin - Looking West
(10) 2004 High Water Mark on Oakland Ave E railroad bridge in Austin - Looking West
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