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Des Moines River Levels & Streamflow

Compare 4 listed monitoring locations for Des Moines River in Iowa, Missouri. Choose the station nearest your area of interest, then check its readings and recent changes.

4 listed gauges2 states4 county areas

Some waterway names occur in more than one region. Check each station’s state and location; a shared name alone does not establish a connected river reach.

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Listed by state and station name, not upstream-to-downstream order. County, coordinates and measurement types come from our USGS station catalog; availability can change.

PUT THE READINGS IN CONTEXT

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Gauge height uses a station-specific reference and is not the river’s depth everywhere. Local rainfall, tributaries, tides and dam operations can affect readings differently. Open the individual gauge for its charts and available historical context.

These observations are not a flood warning or a recreation safety rating. Check official warnings, closures and local guidance before acting.

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