Cedar River at Austin
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 19.50 ftSun, Sep 20, 1:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 25.00 ft2004
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftThe protective dike is overtopped.
- 20.00 ftSerious flooding is likely.
- 18.00 ftNumerous homes and businesses may be threatened by high water.
- 15.00 ftThe city of Austin takes specific actions to warn people and businesses.
- 12.00 ftWater begins to impact Driesner Park.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through September 25.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers. The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 1945.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 16, 2004 | 25.00 ft |
| 2 | July 10, 2000 | 23.40 ft |
| 3 | June 12, 2008 | 22.40 ft |
| 4 | July 17, 1978 | 21.90 ft |
| 5 | August 15, 1993 | 21.30 ft |
| 6 | June 22, 2024 | 20.70 ft |
| 7 | September 24, 2010 | 20.60 ft |
| 8 | September 23, 2016 | 19.80 ft |
| 9 | June 17, 1976 | 19.10 ft |
| 10 | July 2, 1983 | 18.20 ft |
| 11 | March 26, 1950 | 17.80 ft |
| 12 | July 12, 2000 | 17.59 ft |
| 13 | June 1, 2000 | 17.50 ft |
| 14 | May 18, 2000 | 17.40 ft |
| 15 | March 29, 1962 | 17.20 ft |
| 16 | March 26, 1961 | 17.00 ft |
| 17 | April 12, 2001 | 16.80 ft |
| 18 | April 4, 1990 | 16.80 ft |
| 19 | March 15, 1945 | 16.60 ft |
| 20 | April 7, 2001 | 16.20 ft |
| 21 | March 11, 1973 | 16.10 ft |
| 22 | March 31, 1951 | 15.80 ft |
| 23 | June 19, 2014 | 15.50 ft |
| 24 | April 7, 1951 | 15.10 ft |
| 25 | August 3, 1953 | 15.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 22, 2024: 20.70 ft
- September 23, 2016: 19.80 ft
- June 19, 2014: 15.50 ft
- September 24, 2010: 20.60 ft
- June 12, 2008: 22.40 ft
- September 16, 2004: 25.00 ft
- April 12, 2001: 16.80 ft
- April 7, 2001: 16.20 ft
- July 12, 2000: 17.59 ft
- July 10, 2000: 23.40 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.