Wapsipinicon River At Independence, Ia Realtime Data
WAPSIPINICON RIVER AT INDEPENDENCE, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,250
Discharge (cfs)
6.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,250 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.70 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,274 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is primarily supplied by precipitation, with contributions from major tributaries such as the Maquoketa River. There are currently no dams on the main stem of the Wapsipinicon River. Seasonally, the river experiences the highest flows in spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Wapsipinicon River include its name, which means "river of the white water lilies" in Native American language, and the fact that it was once a major transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 889.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.7 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2250.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 279% |
| Year Over Year Average | 805 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 22,300 cfs |
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