South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa, Ia Realtime Data
SOUTH SKUNK RIVER NEAR OSKALOOSA, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
7,650
Discharge (cfs)
19.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05471500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 7,650 cfs, and a gauge height of 19.19 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 12,604 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of the river are water, sediment, and organic matter. The river has several tributaries including the North Skunk River and Des Moines River. The river is not dammed but has experienced some flooding in the past. In terms of seasonal trends, the river typically has higher flow in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the South Skunk River include its connection to several important aquatic ecosystems and its importance to local agriculture.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 692.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 19.19 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 7650.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 883% |
| Year Over Year Average | 866 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 21,200 cfs |
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