River IA

South Skunk River

Iowa • 41.4122, -92.5477
Length
185 mi
298 km
Elevation
1,184′ → 629′
556 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.06%
3.0 ft/mi
Drainage
1,727 mi²
4,473 km²
Avg Flow
1,365 cfs
1.9 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,658 mi
2,668 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on South Skunk River

There are 4 USGS water level monitoring stations on South Skunk River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on South Skunk River

There are 24 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on South Skunk River.