Des Moines River Near Stratford, Ia Realtime Data
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,590
Discharge (cfs)
6.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05481300
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,590 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,681 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is connected to several tributaries and dams, such as the Boone River and Saylorville Dam. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and spring rains, while drier summers lead to lower flows. Interestingly, the hydrology of the Des Moines River in this area is heavily influenced by agricultural practices, with runoff from fertilizers and pesticides impacting water quality. The river also provides crucial habitat for a variety of aquatic species, including the endangered Iowa darter.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 902.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.31 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1590.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 78% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,040 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 38,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.25, -94.00 |
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