South Skunk River Below Squaw Creek Near Ames, Ia Realtime Data
SOUTH SKUNK RIVER BELOW SQUAW CREEK NEAR AMES, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
516
Discharge (cfs)
11.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 516 cfs, and a gauge height of 11.59 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,305 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is mainly fed by rainfall and snowmelt. The primary tributary to the South Skunk River is Squaw Creek. There are no significant dams on the river. During the spring, the river experiences high flow due to snowmelt and rain, while in the summer and fall, flow is typically lower. Interestingly, the South Skunk River got its name from the odor resembling that of a skunk that can be emitted from the river due to agricultural runoff. Despite this, the river supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish such as smallmouth bass and channel catfish.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 872.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 11.59 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 516.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 312% |
| Year Over Year Average | 165 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,600 cfs |
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