Wapsipinicon River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Wapsipinicon River Levels

October 9 2024

1,048 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-0.5 cfs (-0.09%) since yesterday
10.88% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Wapsipinicon River was last observed at 528 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,048 acre-ft of water today; about 11% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,858 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-09-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at 64,950 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt reporting a streamflow rate of 341 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wapsipinicon River Near Tripoli with a gauge stage of 6.42 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Wapsipinicon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,019 ft, the Wapsipinicon River Near Tripoli.

Last Updated 2024-10-09
Streamflow 528.4 cfs
Percent of Normal 10.88%
Maximum 64,950.0 cfs
2018-09-09

About the wapsipinicon river


The Wapsipinicon River is a 290-mile-long river that flows through Iowa and Minnesota. Its name comes from the Meskwaki word "Wapsie," meaning "white potato," and "Pinicon," meaning "river of the light-colored soil." The river has a rich history, with Native American tribes using it for transportation and fishing, and European settlers using it for mills and power. Today, the Wapsipinicon River is used for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and camping, and for agricultural purposes like irrigation and livestock watering. There are several reservoirs and dams on the river, including the Lake Delhi Dam, which was destroyed in 2010 and rebuilt in 2014, and the Central City Dam, which was built in 1914 and still provides hydroelectric power. Despite occasional flooding, the Wapsipinicon River remains an important part of Iowa's natural and cultural heritage.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wapsipinicon River Near Tripoli
USGS 05420680
21 cfs 6.42 ft -2.34
Wapsipinicon River At Independence
USGS 05421000
61 cfs 4.35 ft 0
Wapsipinicon River Near Anamosa
USGS 05421740
106 cfs 4.17 ft 2.91
Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt
USGS 05422000
341 cfs 4.79 ft -0.87

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