Des Moines River At Fort Dodge, Ia Realtime Data
DES MOINES RIVER AT FORT DODGE, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,450
Discharge (cfs)
5.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,450 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.28 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,962 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several potential tributaries, including the Raccoon River, Boone River, and Lizard Creek. There are no major dams in the area that affect the flow of the river. Seasonal trends for the river show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while lower flows occur in the summer and fall. The hydrology of the Des Moines River is important for flood control and water supply for local communities. Interesting facts about the river include its historical significance as a transportation route for early settlers and its designation as a National Water Trail.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 974.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.28 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2450.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 94% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,630 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 29,700 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.51, -94.20 |
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