What is the current flow on Des Moines River?

Des Moines River was running 81 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05476000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Des Moines River

Minnesota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 81 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05476000. 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?
05475350	DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN	—
05476000	DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON, MN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).