Des Moines River Near Saylorville, Ia Realtime Data
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR SAYLORVILLE, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
7,010
Discharge (cfs)
7.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05481650
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 5,820 cfs, and a gauge height of 7.18 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 7,881 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Raccoon River and the Boone River, and is regulated by the Saylorville Dam. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, with high flows in the spring and low flows in the summer. The hydrology of the Des Moines River is also affected by the presence of sandbars, which can cause flooding and erosion. Despite these challenges, the river remains a valuable resource for the community and a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
October 13, 2026
| Elevation | 819.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 7.18 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 5820.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 878% |
| Year Over Year Average | 798 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 24,600 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.68, -93.67 |
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