Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines, Ia Realtime Data
RACCOON RIVER AT 63RD STREET AT DES MOINES, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
439
Discharge (cfs)
20.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05484650
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 439 cfs, and a gauge height of 20.26 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 520 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including Walnut Creek and Four Mile Creek. It is also affected by the Saylorville Dam, which can impact the flow during certain seasons. In the summer, the flow tends to be lower due to decreased rainfall and increased evaporation. In the winter, the flow can be affected by ice jams. Interestingly, the Raccoon River is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass and channel catfish.
August 4, 2026
| Elevation | 797.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 20.26 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 439.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 68% |
| Year Over Year Average | 646 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 40,200 cfs |
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