Squaw Creek At Ames, Ia Realtime Data
SQUAW CREEK AT AMES, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
334
Discharge (cfs)
2.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05470500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 334 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.67 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,178 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow is influenced by precipitation, snowmelt, and agricultural practices in the surrounding area. There are no major dams on Squaw Creek, but there are several smaller structures used for flood control. The creek experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and low flows in the summer and fall. Interesting fact: Squaw Creek is named after an indigenous woman who lived in the area in the 19th century.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 907.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.67 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 334.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 271% |
| Year Over Year Average | 123 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,610 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.02, -93.63 |
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