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DES MOINES RIVER AT 2ND AVENUE

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 05482000

Streamflow trends over the past year at Des Moines River At 2nd Avenue in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 103,060 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 696.9 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 184.8cfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-09-04
Gauge Height 14.86 ft
Observed Discharge 392cfs
Since Yesterday -17%
24hr Forecast 4,630 cfs
Percent of Normal 37%
Seasonal Volatility 370%
Peak Discharge 29,400 cfs
Average Discharge 1,080 cfs
Minimum Discharge 108 cfs

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Area Hydrology

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This tributary falls within the Middle Des Moines watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.



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