Soldier River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM, the Soldier River is flowing at 390 cfs at Pisgah, IA — 328% of normal for the date and up 94% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Soldier 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 Pisgah, the Soldier River is running 390 cfs — 328% of normal, up 94% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 328% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Pisgah (+94%).
How the Soldier 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
- Pisgah1,047 ft 390 cfs328%
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 Soldier River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (328%).
Soldier River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Soldier River At Pisgah IA
Oct 2, 5:00 AM · USGS 06608500 |
390 cfs | 328% | +94% | 4.12 ft | 23.9 ft below | 1,047 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 Soldier River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Soldier 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).
Soldier River
The Soldier River is a tributary of the Missouri River, located in western Iowa. It is approximately 90 miles long and flows through the counties of Crawford, Ida, and Monona. The river was named after a soldier who drowned while fording it during the Blackhawk War in 1832. The Soldier River's hydrology is fed by precipitation and snowmelt, and it is primarily used for agricultural purposes such as crop irrigation and livestock watering. The river also has two major reservoirs, the Crawford Creek Impoundment and the Soldier River Reservoir, which are used for flood control and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Several smaller dams along the river also provide recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
About the Soldier River
How is the Soldier River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Soldier River is flowing at 390 cfs at Pisgah, IA, about 328% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Soldier River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Soldier River is at 328% 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 Soldier River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Pisgah (28.0 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.