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Raccoon River
USGS · 05484500
RACCOON RIVER
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Raccoon River at Van Meter, IA

IOWA41.5340°N, -93.9498°W Updated 2 hr ago
FLOW RATE
5,680cfs
GAUGE HT
7.53ft
Flow Rate Historical Avg
MEDIAN FLOW RATE · 1 DAY
5,680cfs 121.4% vs avg
Optimal band: 4,029–5,451 cfs
PERIOD HIGH
5,680cfs
PERIOD LOW
4,610cfs
RUNNABLE
88%
last 1 day in band

Gauge Height

7.53ft
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Station Location

41.5340, -93.9498
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DATA · USGS · NOAA · NWSUPDATED 2026-10-16 15:00 UTC
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