Iowa · Unknown Co.

Mississippi River

· 312 mi · Class
Optimal: 800–2350 CFS · USGS #05451770
1,577 avg
4,360CFS
9.07 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-20 cfs/hr)(-130 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,577 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05451770
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Many public access points exist along the Mississippi River along the eastern Iowa border.

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