Des Moines River At Ottumwa, Ia Realtime Data
DES MOINES RIVER AT OTTUMWA, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
10,500
Discharge (cfs)
4.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 10,500 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 17,210 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and is affected by the operation of several dams upstream. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with the highest flows typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Des Moines River include its history as an important transportation route for early settlers and the presence of several fishing tournaments held on the river each year. Overall, the Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA stream gauge provides important data on the flow of this significant waterway.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 635.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.82 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 10500.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 29.1 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 72% |
| Year Over Year Average | 14,600 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 54,700 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.01, -92.41 |
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