Raccoon River
States:
Iowa
3 active gauges
Live and historical streamflow for every active USGS gauge on the Raccoon 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA
IA
|
2,700 | 23.33 | High | 36.0 ft |
|
Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA
IA
|
2,580 | 4.86 | High | 12.0 ft |
|
Raccoon River at Van Meter, IA
IA
|
2,620 | 5.51 | High | 17.0 ft |
About the Raccoon River
The Raccoon River is monitored by 3 active USGS stream gauges across Iowa. 3 of 3 gauges are running above normal for this date. The strongest flow on the river right now is at Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA (2,700 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