What is the current flow on North Skunk River?
North Skunk River is currently flowing at 5,720 cfs at USGS gauge 05472500 as of Oct 3, 6:30 PM UTC.
North Skunk River at Sigourney Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
18.48 ft
Flow 5,720 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 6:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · falling pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 5,720 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 50 cfs).
Flow
5,720 cfs
Gauge Height
18.48 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 127% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05472500 is a public stream gauge on North Skunk River in Iowa. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
70° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
70° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
68° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- Deep River at Deep River, IA · 21.5 mi
- Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA · 22.7 mi
- South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA · 23.8 mi
- Bear Creek at Ottumwa, IA · 23.9 mi
- Middle Creek near Lacey, IA · 24.6 mi
- Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA · 24.7 mi
- English River at Kalona, IA · 28.0 mi
- Skunk River at Merrimac, IA · 29.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Skunk River above or below normal right now?
North Skunk River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 5,720 cfs, compared with a typical median of 50 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on North Skunk River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for North Skunk River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near North Skunk River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Deep River at Deep River, IA (21.5 miles away), Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA (22.7 miles away), South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA (23.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for North Skunk River?
The forecast for today near North Skunk River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is North Skunk River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · falling pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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