North Raccoon River Near Jefferson, Ia Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 387 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.42 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 816 .

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The main flow provider is the North Raccoon River, but there are also several smaller tributaries that contribute to the flow. There are no major dams on the river. The seasonal trends show that the river typically experiences higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. However, the river can experience flash floods during heavy rainfall events. One quirky fact about the North Raccoon River is that it is home to a rare species of freshwater mussel, the Higgins eye pearly mussel.