Can you swim here today?
Waterloo Creek
Iowa · River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 05388250, 0.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 486 ft³/s near Waterloo Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05388250, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
Streamflow
486 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.24 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Upper Iowa River near Dorchester, IA (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.