Des Moines River Near Pella, Ia Realtime Data
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR PELLA, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,060
Discharge (cfs)
86.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05488110
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,060 cfs, and a gauge height of 86.07 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 10,148 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Skunk River and the Raccoon River, and is regulated by several dams, including the Saylorville Dam and the Red Rock Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences high flow in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while the flow tends to be lower in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Des Moines River was once considered the "main street" of Iowa as it was a major transportation route for early settlers and traders.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 689.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 86.07 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4060.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 29.5 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Year Over Year Average | 5,180 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 81,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.36, -92.97 |
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