TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Boone River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Boone River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
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.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Boone River Near Webster City
USGS 05481000 |
27 cfs | 1.77 ft | -33.25 |
History of the River
The Boone River is a tributary of the Des Moines River in north-central Iowa in the United States. It is 111 miles (179 km) long and drains an area of 895 square miles (2,320 km2). Via the Des Moines River, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River.
The Boone River rises near Britt in western Hancock County and flows generally southwardly through Wright, Hamilton and Webster counties, past Goldfield and Webster City. It flows into the Des Moines River 17 miles (27 km) north of Boone.Tributaries of the Boone River also drain portions of Kossuth and Humboldt counties. Two headwaters tributaries are known as the East Branch Boone River and the Middle Branch Boone River.The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has designated the lower 26 miles (42 km) of the Boone River from Webster City to its mouth as a "Protected Water Area". This stretch of the river cuts through a wooded valley and allows canoeing and fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, northern pike and flathead catfish.