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RACCOON RIVER NEAR WEST DES MOINES

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 05484600

Streamflow trends over the past year at Raccoon River Near West 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 33,325 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 1171.4 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 124.4cfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-07-20
Gauge Height 27.36 ft
Observed Discharge 954cfs
Since Yesterday -8%
24hr Forecast 680 cfs
Percent of Normal 155%
Seasonal Volatility 23%
Peak Discharge 1,320 cfs
Average Discharge 616 cfs
Minimum Discharge 77 cfs

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Area Hydrology

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This tributary falls within the North Raccoon watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.



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