Total streamflow across the South Skunk River was last observed at 4,741 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,404 acre-ft of water today; about 157% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,017 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-04-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 12,780 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa reporting a streamflow rate of 2,120 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the South Skunk River Below Squaw Creek Near Ames with a gauge stage of 12.45 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the South Skunk River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 928 ft, the South Skunk River Near Ames.