IOWA FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: April 19, 2026

Streamflow levels across Iowa are currently 150.0% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Clinton reporting the highest discharge in the state with 123000cfs and gauge stage of 15.57 ft. Meanwhile, the Raccoon River Near West Des Moines is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 73.56% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 1300cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Cedar River At Cedar Falls, currently reporting a stage of 78.70ft. The North Fork Maquoketa River Near Fulton in the Maquoketa watershed is surging for this time of year at 2030cfs, about 409.36% of normal.