Raccoon River Near West Des Moines, Ia Realtime Data
RACCOON RIVER NEAR WEST DES MOINES, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
459
Discharge (cfs)
26.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05484600
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 459 cfs, and a gauge height of 26.83 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 759 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river receives water from several tributaries, including Walnut Creek and Sugar Creek, and is impounded by Saylorville Dam upstream. The Raccoon River experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. Interestingly, the Raccoon River is home to a diverse range of fish species, including the endangered pallid sturgeon. Additionally, the river serves as a popular recreational spot for kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
August 27, 2026
| Elevation | 844.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 26.83 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 459.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 169% |
| Year Over Year Average | 271 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,320 cfs |
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