Black Hawk County
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Flood Warning — Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:28AM CDT until October 4 at 6:08AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
- Population
- 131,049
- Area
- 565.76 sq mi (1,465.3 km²), 6.92 sq mi water
- Median age
- 35.7
- Households
- 54,563
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $66,417
- Median house value
- $188,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Tonight
51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy10% precip
Sunday
66°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
44°F
Clear
Monday
67°F
Sunny
Local News
City of Cedar Falls
Published October 02
City of Cedar Falls Earns 'High Flyer' Bird-Friendly Community Honors
Cedar Falls is soaring as the city earns the 'High Flyer' Bird-Friendly Community award!
City of Cedar Falls
Published October 01
Transfer Station Extended Hours and Waived Fee for Water-Damaged Items
Due to the recent heavy rainfall, the City of Cedar Falls will be offering extended hours and waived fees for impacted residents at the Transfer Station (1524 State Street) on designated dates. Click here for info.
Black Hawk County
Published October 01
BHC Conservation Hosts Public Event
BHC Conservation is hosting a presentation on October 14 titled: Securing the Promise: Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.
City of Cedar Falls
Published October 01
Flooding Update - October 1, 2026
With last night's heavy rainfall, the City of Cedar Falls advises residents to continue to use caution when traveling today (October 1, 2026).
Northern Iowan
Published September 30