Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA
USGS Site No: 05484900 • Raccoon River • Polk County, IA
Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA on the Raccoon River is currently at 2,580 cfs (Normal — 35th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 4.86 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 557 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 2,000 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 3,450 | Today: 2,580 cfs |
| 75th | High threshold | 5,790 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 25,400 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 2,770 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 3,080 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 3,090 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 2,600 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 2,500 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 2,630 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 2,770 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 2,960 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 2,960 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 3,030 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 1,980 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 1,610 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 1,490 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 1,240 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 3,800 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 4,380 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 5,550 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5,440 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 5,350 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 6,000 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 5,100 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 5,750 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 6,510 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 8,720 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 9,490 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 7,020 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 7,940 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 10,200 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 11,100 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 10,300 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 05484900
- State
- IA
- County
- Polk County
- Coordinates
- 41.5815, -93.6427
- Drainage Area
- 3,625 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 780.5
- HUC Code
- 07100006
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 8.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 12.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 16.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 25.0 ft
Currently 7.14 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
13,800 cfsJul 31, 2025
- Min discharge
-
406 cfsJan 20, 2026
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Des Moines River below Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IANormal1.9 mi · 8,630 cfs
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Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IANormal2.4 mi · 5,520 cfs
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Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IANormal3.2 mi · 37 cfs
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Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IANormal3.4 mi · 2,700 cfs
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Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IANormal5.5 mi · 57 cfs