Ocheyedan River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Ocheyedan River is flowing at 260 cfs near Spencer, IA — 447% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Ocheyedan 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 Spencer, the Ocheyedan River is running 260 cfs — 447% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 447% of normal).
How the Ocheyedan 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
- Spencer1,317 ft 260 cfs447%
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 Ocheyedan River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (447%).
Ocheyedan River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ocheyedan River Near Spencer IA
Nov 11, 1:45 AM · USGS 06605000 |
260 cfs | 447% | -5% | 3.43 ft | 4.6 ft below | 1,317 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 Ocheyedan River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ocheyedan 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).
Ocheyedan River
The Ocheyedan River is a 110-mile-long tributary of the Little Sioux River in Iowa, United States. It flows through four counties in northwestern Iowa before joining the Little Sioux River near Spencer. The river was named after the Ocheyedan Village, which was an important Native American settlement in the region. The river is fed by multiple tributaries and is influenced by both agricultural runoff and natural groundwater flow. There are three major reservoirs along the river, including the Silver Lake Reservoir, the Scharnberg Pond, and the Five Island Lake. These reservoirs serve as flood control structures and provide recreational opportunities like boating, fishing, and swimming. Agricultural practices, such as irrigation and livestock farming, also rely on the river as a water source.
About the Ocheyedan River
How is the Ocheyedan River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Ocheyedan River is flowing at 260 cfs near Spencer, IA, about 447% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ocheyedan River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ocheyedan River is at 447% 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 Ocheyedan River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Spencer (8.0 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.