What is the current flow on Raccoon River?
Raccoon River is currently flowing at 15,700 cfs at USGS gauge 05484500 as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC.
Raccoon River at Van Meter Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
13.57 ft
Flow 15,700 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 15,700 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 350 cfs).
Flow
15,700 cfs
Gauge Height
13.57 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 213% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05484500 is a public stream gauge on Raccoon 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
69° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
68° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
67° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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 Raccoon 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.
- Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA · 8.7 mi
- Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA · 12.9 mi
- Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA · 16.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- South Raccoon River at Redfield, IA · 11.1 mi
- Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA · 13.3 mi
- Beaver Creek near Grimes, IA · 15.4 mi
- North River near Norwalk, IA · 16.1 mi
- 079N24W27BAC 2021RDP MW-2 · 17.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raccoon River above or below normal right now?
Raccoon River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 15,700 cfs, compared with a typical median of 350 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Raccoon River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Raccoon River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Raccoon River?
Other gauges on Raccoon River worth checking include Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA (8.7 miles away), Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA (12.9 miles away), Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA (16.2 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 Raccoon River?
The forecast for today near Raccoon River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Raccoon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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