Des Moines River
Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 4,110 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.
Latest Reading
4,110
cubic feet / second
80.1°F
water temperature (26.7°C)
14
USGS gauges
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 05488110. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 05488110. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
USGS Gauges on Des Moines River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 05476500 | Des Moines River at Estherville, IA | — |
| 05476590 | Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA | — |
| 05476750 | Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA | — |
| 05480500 | Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA | — |
| 05481300 | Des Moines River near Stratford, IA | — |
| 05481650 | Des Moines River near Saylorville, IA | — |
| 05482000 | Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | Yes |
| 05485500 | Des Moines River blw Raccoon Riv at Des Moines, IA | — |
| 05487520 | Des Moines River near Swan, IA | Yes |
| 05488110 | Des Moines River near Pella, IA | Yes |
| 05488500 | Des Moines River near Tracy, IA | — |
| 05489200 | Des Moines River at Eddyville, IA | — |
| 05489500 | Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA | Yes |
| 05490500 | Des Moines River at Keosauqua, IA | Yes |
Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).