+5620.0 cfs (+40.03%) since yesterday
232.01% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Little Sioux River
was last observed at
19,660
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
38,995
acre-ft of water today; about 232%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,474 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 At Correctionville
reporting a streamflow rate of 7,670 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
with a gauge stage of 16.38 ft.
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
2024-05-03
Streamflow
19,660.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
232.01%
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.