Des Moines River
States:
Iowa
14 active gauges
Live and historical streamflow for every active USGS gauge on the Des Moines River — current discharge (CFS), gage height, and how today's flow ranks against the long-term record for this date. Latest reading .
| Station | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) | Condition | Flood Stage (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Des Moines River Near Pella, IA
IA
|
8,720 | 88.41 | Low | — |
|
Des Moines River Near Saylorville, IA
IA
|
5,400 | 6.86 | Normal | — |
|
Des Moines River Near Stratford, IA
IA
|
4,620 | 8.58 | Normal | 19.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River Near Swan, IA
IA
|
9,970 | 47.09 | Normal | — |
|
Des Moines River Near Tracy, IA
IA
|
8,840 | 5.45 | Normal | 14.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA
IA
|
5,520 | 15.46 | Normal | 23.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA
IA
|
9,290 | 52.47 | Normal | 63.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA
IA
|
1,220 | 0.49 | Normal | 11.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Estherville, IA
IA
|
1,350 | 4.09 | High | 10.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA
IA
|
3,580 | 5.80 | Normal | 10.5 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA
IA
|
1,670 | 5.68 | Normal | 10.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA
IA
|
10,000 | 13.31 | Normal | 22.0 ft |
|
Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA
IA
|
9,850 | 4.44 | Normal | 11.5 ft |
|
Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA
IA
|
8,630 | 14.78 | Normal | 24.0 ft |
About the Des Moines River
The Des Moines River is monitored by 14 active USGS stream gauges across Iowa. 1 of 14 gauges are running above normal for this date, while 1 sit below normal. The strongest flow on the river right now is at Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA (10,000 cfs).
See the glossary for how percentile rank and flow conditions are calculated from the long-term USGS record.
Data source: USGS National Water Information System