What is the current flow on Des Moines River?
Des Moines River is currently flowing at 6,950 cfs at USGS gauge 05481300 as of Oct 4, 7:00 PM UTC.
Des Moines River at Stratford Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
10.13 ft
Flow 6,950 cfs · as of Oct 4, 7:00 PM UTC
Flow is 6,950 cfs.
Flow
6,950 cfs
Gauge Height
10.13 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 17% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05481300 is a public stream gauge on Des Moines River in Iowa. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
72° / 67°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
70° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
75° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 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.
More Gauges On Des Moines River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA · 20.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Bluff Creek at Pilot Mound, IA · 6.0 mi
- Prairie Creek at Otho, IA (S3) · 13.2 mi
- Boone River near Webster City, IA · 15.8 mi
- Mud Lake Drainage Ditch 71 at Jewell, IA · 18.8 mi
- Lyons Creek near Webster City, IA (L3) · 20.4 mi
- Keigley Branch near Story City, IA · 20.5 mi
- East Fork Hardin Creek near Churdan, IA · 21.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Des Moines River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Des Moines River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Des Moines River?
Other gauges on Des Moines River worth checking include Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA (20.6 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Des Moines River?
The forecast for today near Des Moines River is clear, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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