Skunk River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Skunk River is flowing at 25,100 cfs at Augusta, IA and up 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Skunk 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 Augusta, the Skunk River is running 25,100 cfs, up 3% since yesterday.
Flood watch: Augusta is at minor flood stage (16.95 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the Skunk River
Skunk River At Augusta is at 16.95 ft — minor flood stage (flood stage 15.0 ft).
How the Skunk 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
- Augusta553 ft 25,100 cfs
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.
Skunk River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Skunk River At Augusta IA
Oct 3, 1:45 AM · USGS 05474000 |
25,100 cfs | · | +3% | 16.95 ft | Flooding | 553 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 Skunk River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Skunk 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).
Skunk River
The Skunk River is a 93-mile-long tributary of the Mississippi River, running through the state of Iowa. It was named after the odor of the skunk cabbage plant that grows along its banks. Historically, the river served as an important transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. Today, it is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The river's hydrology is influenced by several reservoirs and dams, including Lake Red Rock, the largest reservoir in Iowa, and the Coralville Lake Dam, which provides flood control and hydroelectric power. The Skunk River also supports agricultural uses, including crop irrigation and livestock watering. Despite its importance, the river has faced water quality issues due to agricultural runoff and other pollutants.
About the Skunk River
How is the Skunk River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Skunk River is flowing at 25,100 cfs at Augusta, IA. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Skunk River running high or low?
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 Skunk River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Augusta (15.0 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.