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WALNUT CREEK AT DES MOINES

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 05484800

Streamflow trends over the past year at Walnut Creek At Des Moines in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 90,762 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 99.86 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 64.3cfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-07-15
Gauge Height 3.49 ft
Observed Discharge 43cfs
Since Yesterday -3%
24hr Forecast 23 cfs
Percent of Normal 152%
Seasonal Volatility 361%
Peak Discharge 5,260 cfs
Average Discharge 28 cfs
Minimum Discharge 0 cfs

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Area Hydrology

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This tributary falls within the North Raccoon watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.



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