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DES MOINES RIVER AT FORT DODGE

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 05480500

Streamflow trends over the past year at Des Moines River At Fort Dodge 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 90,279 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 3233.0 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 928.4cfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-07-15
Gauge Height 4.94 ft
Observed Discharge 1,880cfs
Since Yesterday -11%
24hr Forecast 1,140 cfs
Percent of Normal 85%
Seasonal Volatility 155%
Peak Discharge 29,700 cfs
Average Discharge 2,220 cfs
Minimum Discharge 70 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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