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Des Moines River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 14 ft³/s over 44 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05485640, as of Aug 22, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 14 ft³/s over 44 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 14 ft³/s over 44 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Fourmile Creek at Des Moines, IA (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Des Moines River?
- Des Moines River is a river in Iowa.
- Can you swim at Des Moines River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Des Moines River rated?
- Des Moines River in Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 133 reviews.
- What amenities does Des Moines River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Des Moines River include camping-nearby.
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