What is the current flow on Upper Iowa River?

Upper Iowa River was running 718 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05388250. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Upper Iowa River

Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 718 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

718

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05388250. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Upper Iowa River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05387440	Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA	—
05387500	Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA	—
05388250	Upper Iowa River near Dorchester, IA	—

Fly fishing rivers →Iowa lakes →

Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).