March 2026 Hydrologic Monitoring Station Report
March 2026 Hydrologic Monitoring Station Report

March 2026 Hydrostation Report

Hydrostation Partners and Hosts,

Happy Spring! As we move into a season of more active and rapidly changing weather, we’re beginning to see the types of storm events that can produce sharp rises in stream levels and localized flooding. This is a great time to remind everyone to regularly check and share the real-time hydrostation data available on the Iowa Flood Information System

All hydrostation data (current and historic) can be accessed on the historical data platformEach yellow square on the map represents a hydrostation. Click on the hydrostation of interest to view available data. 

To access hydrostation information and view archived monthly reports, click the button below:

Field staff will be conducting maintenance upgrades on several units. You may notice staff working on site.

If you have any questions about the report findings, please reply to this email (iihr-iowafloodcenter@uiowa.edu) or call us at 319-384-1729

March Hydrostation Maps

Map of total precipitation across Iowa, March 2026

Total Precipitation

Total monthly rainfall accumulation (in inches). 

Map of average monthly saturation of soil surface (in percentage).

Average Soil Moisture

Average monthly saturation of soil surface (in percentage). Soil moisture levels can vary based on differences in soil type and topography in addition to precipitation totals for the area. 

March 2026 Average Soil Temperature Map

Average Soil Temperature

Monthly average temperature of soil surface (in Fahrenheit). 

 

March 2026 Average Wind Speed Map

Average Wind Speed

Average monthly wind speed (in miles per hour).

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