Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Ottumwa, IA
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11:20 PM CDT
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Station Name: Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 630 feet / 192 meters
Nearest Address:
Wabash Bridge
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Wapello County
GPS Coordinates: 41.01084795, -92.4112963
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Weather for Ottumwa, Iowa
Current Weather

Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 71.1°F
Wind: SSW 4 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 95°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 88°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 91°F
L: 71°F

Sun
H: 92°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 1:33 PM
Moonset: 9:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:11 AM - 2:41 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM4:52 AM - 6:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:33PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:33 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. .Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell across portions of central and eastern Iowa Monday evening, June 21. The combination of heavy rain this past week, and potentially heavy rains across Iowa and southern Minnesota in the next 3 days has brought the potential for significant river flooding on the Cedar River. As this rainfall materializes the next few days, forecasts for rivers will become more confident, and flood warnings may be required. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.2 feet, Water affects Lindle Avenue and Keokuk Avenue, both near Saulsbury Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:37PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. .Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell across portions of central and eastern Iowa Monday evening, June 21. The combination of heavy rain this past week, and potentially heavy rains across Iowa and southern Minnesota in the next 3 days has brought the potential for significant river flooding on the Cedar River. As this rainfall materializes the next few days, forecasts for rivers will become more confident, and flood warnings may be required. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Cedar River at Cedar Bluff. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural land is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday, July 01. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 1:33 PM
Moonset: 9:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:11 AM - 2:41 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM4:52 AM - 6:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 2:35 PM
Moonset: 10:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:14 AM - 3:44 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:56 PM - 11:26 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.5°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 3:31 PM
Moonset: 11:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM3:01 PM - 5:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.6°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 4:22 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:07 AM - 5:37 AM3:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:33 AM - 10:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.6°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:08 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:55 AM - 6:25 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5