Total streamflow across the Raccoon River was last observed at 24,150 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 47,901 acre-ft of water today; about 343% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 7,038 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-06-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 114,500 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Raccoon River At Fleur Drive reporting a streamflow rate of 8,350 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Raccoon River Near West Des Moines with a gauge stage of 33.5 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Raccoon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 862 ft, the Raccoon River At Van Meter.