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Des Moines River
USGS · 05489500
DES MOINES RIVER
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Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA

IOWA41.0108°N, -92.4113°W Updated 9 min ago
FLOW RATE
13,200cfs
GAUGE HT
5.60ft
WATER TEMP
82°F
Flow Rate Historical Avg
MEDIAN FLOW RATE · 1 DAY
13,200cfs 21.0% vs avg
Optimal band: 12,410–16,790 cfs
PERIOD HIGH
15,600cfs
PERIOD LOW
13,200cfs
RUNNABLE
100%
last 1 day in band

Gauge Height

5.60ft

Water Temperature

82.4°F
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Station Location

41.0108, -92.4113
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DATA · USGS · NOAA · NWSUPDATED 2026-07-12 12:20 UTC
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