What is the current flow on South Skunk River?

South Skunk River was running 1,030 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05471500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

South Skunk River

Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 1,030 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

1,030

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 05471500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on South Skunk River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05470000	South Skunk River near Ames, IA	—
05471000	South Skunk River below Ioway Creek near Ames, IA	—
05471050	South Skunk River at Colfax, IA	—
05471500	South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).