Des Moines River At Keosauqua, Ia Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,890 cfs, and a gauge height of 10.68 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,815 .

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The river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. The river also passes through several dams, including the Red Rock Dam and the Saylorville Dam. One interesting fact is that the Des Moines River was once a major transportation route for steamboats, which were used for commercial and passenger transportation in the 19th century.