West Fork Cedar River at Finchford

1. 18.50 ftWater affects the intersection of Hwy T71 and Hwy C55 at the convenience store. Basement flooding occurs in many residences with some flooding on the main floors. Water is also at the floor level of the convenience store. Water wells may collapse.
2. 17.50 ftWater affects several roads as well as nearby residences and small businesses.
3. 17.00 ftWater affects Hwy T71 north of the river and threatens the town of Finchford.
4. 16.00 ftWater affects nearly 20000 acres.
5. 15.00 ftWater threatens the road fill area along Hwy T71 just north of the river. Water also threatens the bridge 1000 feet north which spans the overflow area.
6. 14.00 ftWater backs up in nearby basements.
7. 13.50 ftWater affects lowland areas.
8. 12.00 ftSome lowland flooding occurs.
9. 10.50 ftWater affects low-lying areas.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.

Most recent crests

• August 3, 2025: 12.20 ft
• May 25, 2024: 13.25 ft
• March 2, 2023: 13.23 ft
• June 25, 2020: 14.35 ft
• March 17, 2019: 16.14 ft
• September 23, 2018: 15.81 ft
• October 1, 2016: 13.05 ft
• September 26, 2016: 16.58 ft
• June 26, 2015: 11.18 ft
• June 22, 2014: 15.60 ft

• UpstreamWest Fork Cedar River at IFC--Kesley Hickory Ave
• DownstreamCedar River at Cedar Falls
• Cedar River at Janesville
• Beaver Creek at New Hartford
• Shell Rock River at Shell Rock
• Cedar River at Waverly
• Dry Run Creek
• Beaver Creek
• Shell Rock River

Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.