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Middle River (Iowa), Indianola (05486490)

State	Iowa	Latest	Unknown (249 cfs)
River	Middle River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-05-10 12:15 (39 minutes ago)	Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood	(none)	(none)
Discharge	249 cfs (median: 300 cfs)	High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High	(none)	(none)
Height	8.02 feet	Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good	(none)	(none)
Trend	Steady (falling over 24 hours)	Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low	(none)	(none)
USGS	USGS Site ( Duck Duck Go Maps)	Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor	(none)	(none)

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Trips for Middle River (Iowa), Indianola (05486490)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2021-11-20	Pammel State Park	Pammel State Park	Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3	Low	75	7.35	None	None Turner, Skip Solo up and back, no access at Harmon Avenue. Indianola gauge 88.1 ft3/min, 7.35 ft. USGS Gauge Data: Indianola (05486490) Discharge: 75 Height: 7.35 Source: Turner

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

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A total of 182 rows are displayed for years 1941 through 2025.