-3.0 cfs (-0.58%) since yesterday
33.9% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Upper Iowa River
was last observed at
515
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,021
acre-ft of water today; about 34%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,519 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2013-06-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
34,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester
reporting a streamflow rate of 234 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Upper Iowa River, with a gauge stage of
6.83 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Upper Iowa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 970 ft, the
Upper Iowa River At Bluffton.
Last Updated
2024-10-09
Streamflow
515.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
33.9%
Maximum
34,000.0 cfs
2013-06-24
About the upper iowa river
The Upper Iowa River is a 156-mile-long tributary of the Mississippi River that flows through the northeast region of Iowa. The river originates in the highlands of Minnesota and flows through a series of rapids, pools, and limestone bluffs before entering the Mississippi. The river has a significant history, with early settlers using it for transportation and powering mills. Today, the river is mainly used for recreational purposes such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Lake Hendricks Dam and the Upper Iowa Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and serve as popular recreational areas. The agricultural industry also benefits from the river, with local farmers using the river for irrigation and livestock watering.
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