Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester, Ia Realtime Data
UPPER IOWA RIVER NEAR DORCHESTER, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,300
Discharge (cfs)
8.4
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05388250
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,300 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.38 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,871 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Turkey River and the Yellow River. There are no major dams on the Upper Iowa River, but there are several smaller dams used for irrigation and recreation. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. The hydrology of the river is important for the local ecosystem and provides recreational opportunities for activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 668.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 8.38 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1300.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 171% |
| Year Over Year Average | 756 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 18,100 cfs |
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