Middle River (Iowa), Indianola (05486490)

StateIowaLatestUnknown (1410 cfs)
RiverMiddle RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-19 8:15 (1 hour 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)
Discharge1410 cfs (median: 27 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)
Height11.65 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)
TrendFalling (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)
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 Middle River (Iowa), Indianola (05486490)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2021-11-20 Pammel State Park Pammel State Park Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3 Low 75 7.35 None NoneNone Turner, SkipTurner, Skip Solo up and back, no access at Harmon Avenue. Indianola gauge 88.1 ft3/min, 7.35 ft.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<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Indianola (05486490)<br />Discharge: 75<br />Height: 7.35 Source: TurnerSource: Turner

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Middle River (Iowa), Indianola (05486490)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge		Minimum
Discharge		Mean
Discharge		P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)		P75P80P90P95
2026-09-19 08:15 11.65 1410 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 07:15 11.68 1430 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 06:15 11.72 1440 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 05:15 11.78 1470 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 04:15 11.81 1480 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 03:15 11.87 1510 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 02:15 11.92 1530 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 01:15 11.97 1560 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-19 00:15 12.03 1580 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-18 23:15 12.09 1610 1840 (2015) 3 (1968) 156 6 7 10 13 27 158 182 517 771
2026-09-18 22:15 12.16 1640 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 21:15 12.22 1670 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 20:15 12.28 1700 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 19:15 12.35 1740 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 18:15 12.41 1770 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 17:15 12.50 1810 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 16:15 12.58 1850 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 15:15 12.66 1890 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 14:15 12.73 1920 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 13:15 12.82 1970 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 12:15 12.94 2030 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 11:15 13.07 2100 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 10:15 13.24 2190 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 09:15 13.48 2320 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 08:15 13.78 2500 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 07:15 14.17 2750 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 06:15 14.64 3010 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 05:15 15.22 3330 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 04:15 15.85 3710 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 03:15 16.51 4130 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 02:15 17.11 4540 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 01:15 17.63 4910 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-18 00:15 18.02 5190 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-17 23:15 18.28 5390 2650 (1992) 2 (1968) 200 6 7 8 13 26 118 192 615 1230
2026-09-17 22:15 18.39 5470 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 21:15 18.47 5530 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 20:15 18.44 5510 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 19:15 18.40 5480 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 18:15 18.40 5480 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 17:15 18.30 5400 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 16:15 18.25 5360 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 15:15 18.21 5330 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 14:15 18.21 5330 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 13:15 18.18 5310 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 12:15 18.15 5290 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 11:15 18.05 5210 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 10:15 17.99 5170 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 09:15 17.99 5170 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 08:15 17.94 5130 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 07:15 17.89 5100 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 06:15 17.84 5060 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 05:15 17.83 5050 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 04:15 17.86 5070 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 03:15 17.85 5070 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 02:15 17.82 5040 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 01:15 17.78 5010 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-17 00:15 17.73 4980 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-16 23:15 17.72 4970 9170 (1992) 2 (1955) 272 6 7 9 13 27 121 162 368 1230
2026-09-16 22:15 17.70 4960 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 21:15 17.67 4940 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 20:15 17.64 4910 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 19:15 17.60 4880 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 18:15 17.60 4880 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 17:15 17.57 4860 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 16:15 17.54 4840 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 15:15 17.54 4840 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 14:15 17.55 4850 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 13:15 17.54 4840 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 12:15 17.52 4830 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 11:15 17.58 4870 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 10:15 17.65 4920 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 09:15 17.76 5000 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 08:15 17.86 5070 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 07:15 17.98 5160 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 06:15 18.12 5270 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 05:15 18.36 5450 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 04:15 18.57 5610 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 03:15 18.79 5780 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 02:15 19.00 5950 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 01:15 19.19 6110 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-16 00:15 19.30 6200 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460
2026-09-15 23:15 19.47 6340 12600 (1992) 2 (1955) 316 6 7 9 12 28 110 184 348 1460

A total of 82 rows are displayed for years 1941 through 2024.