Upper Iowa River At Bluffton, Ia Realtime Data
UPPER IOWA RIVER AT BLUFFTON, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,490
Discharge (cfs)
5.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,490 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.54 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,927 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several streams and tributaries, including Bear Creek, which is known for its excellent trout fishing. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. The river flows through a primarily rural area and is not impeded by any major dams. One interesting fact about the hydrology of the river is that it is considered a "cold water oasis" due to its relatively cool temperatures, which support a thriving population of trout and other cold-water species.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 970.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.54 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1490.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 342% |
| Year Over Year Average | 435 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 12,300 cfs |
Continue with Snoflo Premium