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USGS 05484650
Streamflow trends over the past year at Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 95,457 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 1759.2 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 758.3cfs.
Key Ratios & Stats
| Last Updated | 2026-07-20 |
| Gauge Height | 21.05 ft |
| Observed Discharge | 834cfs |
| Since Yesterday | -9% |
| 24hr Forecast | 681 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 63% |
| Seasonal Volatility | 113% |
| Peak Discharge | 40,200 cfs |
| Average Discharge | 1,340 cfs |
| Minimum Discharge | 53 cfs |
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Area Hydrology
This tributary falls within the North Raccoon watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.


