-1560.0 cfs (-8.36%) since yesterday
200.44% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Little Sioux River
was last observed at
17,100
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
33,917
acre-ft of water today; about 200%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,531 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
75,900 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Sioux River Near Turin
reporting a streamflow rate of 6,760 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Little Sioux River, with a gauge stage of
14.64 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Little Sioux River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,249 ft, the
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
Last Updated
2024-05-19
Streamflow
17,100.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
200.44%
Maximum
75,900.0 cfs
2019-03-16
About the little sioux river
The Little Sioux River flows through Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota, covering a length of approximately 250 miles. The river is named after the Sioux Native American tribe, who were the primary inhabitants of the area. The river is a tributary of the Missouri River and is crucial for the agricultural industry in the region, providing irrigation water for crops such as corn and soybeans. The river is also home to several species of fish, including walleye, catfish, and smallmouth bass. The river is impounded by several dams, including the Saylorville Dam and the Little Sioux Dam, which provide flood control and hydroelectric power. There are also several recreational opportunities along the river, including camping, fishing, and canoeing.