IOWA FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: March 6, 2026

Streamflow levels across Iowa are currently 51.0% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Clinton reporting the highest discharge in the state with 35400cfs and gauge stage of 9.43 ft. Meanwhile, the Des Moines River Near Stratford is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 312.47% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 1720cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Cedar River At Cedar Falls, currently reporting a stage of 78.70ft. The Raccoon River Near West Des Moines in the North Raccoon watershed is surging for this time of year at 1300cfs, about 279.79% of normal.