Streamflow discharge was last observed at 145 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.50 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 196 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries, including North Raccoon River and Middle River, and is controlled by the Saylorville Dam. Seasonal trends show higher flow in the spring due to snow melt and rainfall, while flow decreases in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Middle Raccoon River include the presence of sandbars and pools that provide habitat for fish and other aquatic life, as well as the occasional occurrence of flash floods during heavy rainfall events. Overall, understanding the flow of this river is important for monitoring water resources and managing flood risk in the surrounding area.
| Elevation | 997.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.5 ft |
| Nitrate plus nitrite, water, in situ, mg/L as N | 14.1 mg/l as N |
| Temperature, water, degC | 1.4 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 145.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 58% |
| Year Over Year Average | 250 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,070 cfs |