What is the current flow on Rathbun Lake?
Rathbun Lake does not have a current flow reading published on this gauge page right now. When USGS data is available, Waderly shows it here for gauge 06903880.
Rathbun Lake Fishing Conditions & Water Level
Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.
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About This Gauge
USGS 06903880 is a public lake or reservoir gauge on Rathbun Lake 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
Thunderstorms
73° / 63°F
Precip: 0.23 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sat, Jul 25
Rain showers
89° / 66°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Jul 26
Partly cloudy
94° / 71°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 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
- Chariton River near Rathbun, IA · 0.2 mi
- Cooper Creek at Centerville, IA · 5.4 mi
- Chariton River near Moulton, IA · 11.1 mi
- South Fork Chariton River near Promise City, IA · 15.7 mi
- Chariton River near Chariton, IA · 21.1 mi
- Corydon Lake Spillway at Corydon, IA · 23.4 mi
- Bear Creek at Ottumwa, IA · 26.1 mi
- Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA · 26.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rathbun Lake above or below normal right now?
Waderly compares Rathbun Lake against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.
What is the water temperature on Rathbun Lake?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Rathbun Lake, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Rathbun Lake?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Chariton River near Rathbun, IA (0.2 miles away), Cooper Creek at Centerville, IA (5.4 miles away), Chariton River near Moulton, IA (11.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Rathbun Lake?
The forecast for today near Rathbun Lake is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 73°F and precipitation near 0.23 inches.
See the full picture for Rathbun Lake
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