Des Moines River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 05488110. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 05488110. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Des Moines River is measured
14 USGS gauges on Des Moines River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
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 |
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Where to stay near Des Moines River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).