What is the current flow on Des Moines River?
Des Moines River is currently flowing at 22,000 cfs at USGS gauge 05490500 as of Oct 3, 8:15 PM UTC.
Des Moines River at Keosauqua Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
16.36 ft
Flow 22,000 cfs · Water temp 65.7°F (18.7°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:15 PM UTC
Flow is 22,000 cfs.
Flow
22,000 cfs
Gauge Height
16.36 ft
Water Temp
65.7°F (18.7°C)
Water Temperature
65.7°F (18.7°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:15 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 05490500 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
The NOAA forecast for Des Moines River is not available on this page yet. Open Des Moines River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 Ottumwa, IA · 30.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Cedar Creek near Oakland Mills, IA · 20.2 mi
- Fox River at Bloomfield, IA · 24.2 mi
- Skunk River at Merrimac, IA · 27.8 mi
- Big Creek North of Mount Pleasant, IA · 28.8 mi
- Bear Creek at Ottumwa, IA · 32.9 mi
- Skunk River at Augusta, IA · 35.8 mi
- Mississippi River at Keokuk, IA · 38.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Des Moines River?
The latest reported water temperature on Des Moines River is 65.7°F (18.7°C) as of Oct 3, 8:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Des Moines River?
Other gauges on Des Moines River worth checking include Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA (30.6 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.
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