Maquoketa River Near Maquoketa, Ia Realtime Data
MAQUOKETA RIVER NEAR MAQUOKETA, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,440
Discharge (cfs)
13.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,440 cfs, and a gauge height of 13.33 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,941 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The constituents of the river include sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen, which can be affected by nearby agricultural practices. The river is fed by several tributaries, including the North Fork and Middle Fork. There are two dams on the river, which can impact flow rates and water quality. Seasonal trends include higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and increased precipitation, and lower flow rates in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Maquoketa River is known for its unique karst topography, which includes numerous sinkholes, caves, and underground streams.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 646.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 13.33 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2440.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 236% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,030 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 26,600 cfs |
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