-1634.0 cfs (-11.59%) since yesterday
169.95% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Wapsipinicon River
was last observed at
12,468
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
24,730
acre-ft of water today; about 170%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
7,336 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-09-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
64,950 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,130 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Wapsipinicon River, with a gauge stage of
10.47 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Wapsipinicon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,019 ft, the
Wapsipinicon River Near Tripoli.
Last Updated
2024-05-17
Streamflow
12,468.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
169.95%
Maximum
64,950.0 cfs
2018-09-09
About the wapsipinicon river
The Wapsipinicon River is a 290-mile-long river that flows through Iowa and Minnesota. Its name comes from the Meskwaki word "Wapsie," meaning "white potato," and "Pinicon," meaning "river of the light-colored soil." The river has a rich history, with Native American tribes using it for transportation and fishing, and European settlers using it for mills and power. Today, the Wapsipinicon River is used for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and camping, and for agricultural purposes like irrigation and livestock watering. There are several reservoirs and dams on the river, including the Lake Delhi Dam, which was destroyed in 2010 and rebuilt in 2014, and the Central City Dam, which was built in 1914 and still provides hydroelectric power. Despite occasional flooding, the Wapsipinicon River remains an important part of Iowa's natural and cultural heritage.
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