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SwedenBoone River near Goldfield water level
River gauge, Boone River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 137 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Boone River near Goldfield reads 8.20 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.14 ft and 8.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.62 ftSeptember 22, 2018
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.62 ft | September 22, 2018 |
| 2 | 24.41 ft | September 24, 2016 |
| 3 | 22.41 ft | June 20, 2014 |
| 4 | 22.08 ft | May 28, 2013 |
| 5 | 21.49 ft | May 23, 2024 |
| 6 | 21.13 ft | March 18, 2019 |
| 7 | 19.69 ft | June 28, 2025 |
| 8 | 17.97 ft | March 1, 2023 |
| 9 | 16.67 ft | March 22, 2020 |
| 10 | 15.71 ft | March 8, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.65 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Boone River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone River near Webster CityRiver gauge, Boone River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota CityRiver gauge, East Fork Des Moines River | 9.60 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Des Moines River at HumboldtRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 4.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 14 mi |
| Iowa River near RowanRiver gauge, Iowa River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Des Moines River at Fort DodgeRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 4.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 20 mi |
| Lizard Creek near Fort DodgeRiver gauge, Lizard Creek | 6.03 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 21 mi |
| South Fork Iowa River near BlairsburgRiver gauge, South Fork Iowa River | 5.29 ft | Very high | −0.13 ft | 22 mi |
| Pilot Creek at County Hwy P15 near RolfeRiver gauge, Pilot Creek | 3.65 ft | Very high | −0.22 ft | 27 mi |
| East Fork Des Moines River near AlgonaRiver gauge, East Fork Des Moines River | 7.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Boone River near Goldfield today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 PM CDT, the water level was 8.20 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Boone River near Goldfield rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Boone River near Goldfield normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Boone River near Goldfield?
The highest level on record is 25.62 ft on September 22, 2018.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05480820(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.72441, -93.94669(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.20 ft | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 137 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Boone River near Goldfield (usgs:05480820). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/boone-river-near-goldfield
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer