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Tyler Lake Drain

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 4,260 ft³/s over 17 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 05465700, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4,260 ft³/s over 17 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
10,600 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.92 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4,260 ft³/s over 17 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Iowa River at Oakville, IA (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Tyler Lake Drain

H: 79° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
82%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
74°
3 PM
Overcast
77°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Overcast
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tyler Lake Drain?
Tyler Lake Drain is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Tyler Lake Drain?
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.

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