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Iowa · Unknown Co.

North River

· 103 mi · Class
Optimal: 100–300 CFS · USGS #05486000
205 avg
1,350CFS
13.58 ft gauge height
Flood
↑Rising slowly (+20 cfs/hr)(+90 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 205 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05486000
Designated Water Trail · State

About

The North River is a tributary of the Des Moines River in south-central Iowa.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:47 AM
Moonrise
2:14 PM
Moonset
5:20 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:47 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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