What is the current flow on East Fork des Moines River?

East Fork des Moines River was running 168 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05479000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

East Fork des Moines River

Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 168 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

168

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05479000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on East Fork des Moines River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05478265	East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, IA	—
05479000	East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, IA	—

Fly fishing rivers →Iowa lakes →

Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).