What is the current flow on Raccoon River?

Raccoon River was running 617 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05484900. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Raccoon River

Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 617 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

617

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 05484900. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Raccoon River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05484500	Raccoon River at Van Meter, IA	Yes
05484600	Raccoon River near West Des Moines, IA	—
05484650	Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA	—
05484900	Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).