Des Moines River Water Level
Live gauge height for Des Moines River, measured at USGS station DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN (10.0 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
9.18 ft
Updated 30 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
12 cfs
Boat Ramps on Des Moines River (11)
- Access 195 — Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Woodland Hills, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Ottumwa, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Fraser, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Fraser, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — West Des Moines township, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Van Buren township, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Estherville, Iowa
- Des Moines River Boat Ramp — Madrid, Iowa
Des Moines River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Des Moines River today?
The USGS gauge for Des Moines River (DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 9.18 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Des Moines River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Des Moines River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 11 boat ramps on Des Moines River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05475350. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.