Boone River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Boone River is flowing at 412 cfs near Webster City, IA — 292% of normal for the date and down 13% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Boone River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Webster City, the Boone River is running 412 cfs — 292% of normal, down 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 292% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Webster City (-13%).
How the Boone River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Webster City1,028 ft 412 cfs292%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Boone River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (292%).
Boone River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Boone River Near Webster City IA
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 05481000 |
412 cfs | 292% | -13% | 2.94 ft | 11.1 ft below | 1,028 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Boone River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Boone River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Boone River
The Boone River is a 97-mile-long river in north-central Iowa. The river drains an area of 1,055 square miles and flows through Boone, Webster, and Hamilton counties before emptying into the Des Moines River. The river was named after Nathan Boone, son of famous explorer Daniel Boone. The river is used for agricultural purposes, with crops such as corn and soybeans grown in the surrounding area. The river also has several reservoirs and dams, including Don Williams Lake and Brushy Creek Lake, which provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Boone River is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with trails and parks located along its banks. The river has also been the focus of conservation efforts, with projects aimed at restoring and improving its water quality.
About the Boone River
How is the Boone River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Boone River is flowing at 412 cfs near Webster City, IA, about 292% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Boone River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Boone River is at 292% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Boone River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Webster City (14.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.