South Raccoon River Flow Today
As of October 11, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the South Raccoon River is flowing at 1,150 cfs at Redfield, IA — 205% of normal for the date and down 12% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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South Raccoon 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 Redfield, the South Raccoon River is running 1,150 cfs — 205% of normal, down 12% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 205% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Redfield (-12%).
How the South Raccoon 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
- Redfield917 ft 1,150 cfs205%
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 South Raccoon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (205%).
South Raccoon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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South Raccoon River At Redfield IA
Oct 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 05484000 |
1,150 cfs | 205% | -12% | 4.34 ft | 15.7 ft below | 917 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 South Raccoon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
South Raccoon 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).
South Raccoon River
The South Raccoon River is a 128-mile-long tributary of the Des Moines River in Iowa. It was named after the raccoons that were once abundant along its banks. The river has a relatively flat gradient and is characterized by slow-moving water. The South Raccoon River is historically significant, as it was a major transportation route for early settlers and was used for shipping logs and coal. Today, the river is used primarily for agriculture and recreation, and it is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Saylorville Reservoir and Dam, which was built in the 1970s to control flooding and protect downstream communities. The South Raccoon River is popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, and it is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and walleye.
Fishing near the South Raccoon River
About the South Raccoon River
How is the South Raccoon River flowing right now?
As of October 11, 2026, the South Raccoon River is flowing at 1,150 cfs at Redfield, IA, about 205% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the South Raccoon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the South Raccoon River is at 205% 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 South Raccoon River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Redfield (20.0 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.