East Fork Des Moines River At Dakota City, Ia Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 462 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.61 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,026 .

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The constituents of the flow include precipitation, runoff, and groundwater. There are no specific related tributaries or dams affecting the gauge. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the gauge site is located downstream of the confluence of the East and West Fork Des Moines Rivers, and upstream of the Des Moines River. Overall, the data from this gauge is important for monitoring water levels and predicting floods in the area.