Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Ottumwa, IA
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Measurement Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 6:20 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: 94%
Feels Like: 80.1°F
Wind: ENE 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 71°F

Mon
H: 89°F
L: 69°F

Tue
H: 98°F
L: 77°F

Wed
H: 99°F
L: 73°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 AM
Moonset: 5:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM8:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Minor Periods
4:43 PM - 6:13 PM12:51 AM - 2:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:55PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 6:55 PM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. WHERE...Portions of Central and Southern Iowa. WHEN...Now until 8 pm. IMPACTS...None expected. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
Flood Warning issued July 20 at 10:21AM CDT until July 23 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 10:21 AM
Expires: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:30 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.0 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued July 20 at 10:21AM CDT until July 23 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 10:21 AM
Expires: Mon July 21, 2025, 10:30 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.0 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:55PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 6:55 PM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. WHERE...Portions of Central and Southern Iowa. WHEN...Now until 8 pm. IMPACTS...None expected. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:55PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 6:55 PM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. WHERE...Portions of Central and Southern Iowa. WHEN...Now until 8 pm. IMPACTS...None expected. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 AM
Moonset: 5:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM8:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Minor Periods
4:43 PM - 6:13 PM12:51 AM - 2:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.7°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 10:13 AM
Moonset: 6:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:43 AM - 12:13 AM
Minor Periods
5:55 PM - 7:25 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 11:17 AM
Moonset: 7:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
6:57 PM - 8:27 PM2:35 AM - 4:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.4°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:19 AM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:49 AM - 2:19 PM
Minor Periods
7:48 PM - 9:18 PM3:43 AM - 5:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.1°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:17 PM
Moonset: 8:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:47 AM - 3:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:27 PM - 9:57 PM4:56 AM - 6:26 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5