North Skunk River (Iowa), Sigourney (05472500)

StateIowaLatestUnknown (0 cfs)
RiverNorth Skunk RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2025-12-06 11:30 (49 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(none) (median: (none))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)
Height4.16 feetGood - 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)
TrendSteady (steady 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)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon 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 North Skunk River (Iowa), Sigourney (05472500)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2025-06-27 515th Ave Bridge 515th Ave Bridge Total trip distance: 0.0 miles0.0 High 2560 12.48 None NoneNone Turner, Caleb
Turner, Polly
Turner, SkipTurner, Caleb; Turner, Polly; Turner, Skip Water level too high to float safely, trip cancelled. Fast current with trees/brush in water on both sides. Banks not visible thru vegetation. Dumping could have high consequences. (Note: 515th access overgrown.)Water level too high to float safely, trip cancelled. Fast current with trees/brush in water on both sides. Banks not visible thru vegetation. Dumping could have high consequences. (Note: 515th access overgrown.) USGS Gauge Data:
Sigourney (05472500)
Discharge: 2560
Height: 12.48<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Sigourney (05472500)<br />Discharge: 2560<br />Height: 12.48 Source: TurnerSource: Turner

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Trip Summary for North Skunk River (Iowa), Sigourney (05472500)

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ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge		Minimum
Discharge		Mean
Discharge		P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)		P75P80P90P95
2025-12-06 11:30 4.16 () ()
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2025-12-05 23:30 4.19 () ()
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2025-12-05 00:30 4.14 () ()
2025-12-04 23:30 4.13 () ()
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A total of 181 rows are displayed for years through .