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East River Valley Park
Park · Ames, Iowa
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 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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. — USGS gauge 05470000, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 99 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge South Skunk River near Ames, IA (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East River Valley Park?
- East River Valley Park is a park in Ames, Iowa.
- Can you swim at East River Valley Park?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is East River Valley Park rated?
- East River Valley Park in Ames, Iowa has an average visitor rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
- What amenities does East River Valley Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at East River Valley Park include camping-nearby.
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