Des Moines River At 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, Ia Realtime Data
DES MOINES RIVER AT 2ND AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,120
Discharge (cfs)
14.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,120 cfs, and a gauge height of 14.76 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 8,889 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by tributaries such as the Raccoon River and the Boone River, and is affected by the Saylorville Dam upstream. Seasonal trends show the highest flows occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while low flows are seen in late summer and fall. Interesting facts about the Des Moines River include its designation as a State Water Trail and the presence of several parks and recreation areas along its banks. Overall, the Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue, IA streamgauge is a valuable resource for monitoring and understanding the hydrology of the Des Moines River system.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 808.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 14.76 ft |
| Nitrate plus nitrite, water, in situ, mg/L as N | 10.8 mg/l as N |
| Temperature, water, degC | 25.4 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4120.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 84% |
| Year Over Year Average | 4,960 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 29,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.61, -93.62 |
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