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Des Moines River
USGS · 05481300
DES MOINES RIVER
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Des Moines River near Stratford, IA

WEBSTER COUNTY, IA42.2522°N, -93.9975°W Updated 1 hr ago
FLOW RATE
5,804cfs
GAUGE HT
9.39ft
Flow Rate Historical Avg
MEDIAN FLOW RATE · 1 YEAR
5,804cfs 34.9% vs avg
Optimal band: 1,174–1,588 cfs
PERIOD HIGH
12,380cfs
PERIOD LOW
356cfs
RUNNABLE
8%
last 1 year in band

Gauge Height

9.39ft
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Station Location

42.2522, -93.9975
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DATA · USGS · NOAA · NWSUPDATED 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC
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