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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 · 7 DAY
5,804cfs 1.1% vs avg
Optimal band: 3,902–5,279 cfs
PERIOD HIGH
5,804cfs
PERIOD LOW
3,242cfs
RUNNABLE
50%
last 7 day 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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