Skunk

Watershed Hydrology

The Skunk Watershed (HUC 07080107) is located in the southeast corner of Iowa and covers a land area of 1,151 square miles. The hydrology of the watershed is primarily agricultural, with corn and soybean crops dominating the landscape. The watershed is also home to the Skunk River, which flows through the region and contributes to the overall hydrological cycle. The specific snowpack in the watershed varies from year to year, with some winters seeing more snow accumulation than others. Surface water in the watershed is primarily in the form of streams and small ponds. The watershed includes several reservoirs, including Lake Darling and Lake Rathbun. Interesting climatic facts and trends in the watershed include an increase in average temperatures over the last century and an increase in extreme precipitation events. These trends are expected to continue in the coming decades.


Surface Flows

Skunk Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Skunk Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Skunk Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Skunk Watershed

Skunk Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed