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Volga River

Iowa • 42.7539, -91.3690
Hydrography profile Updated Dec 26, 2025
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Length
81 mi
130 km
Elevation
1,206′ → 648′
558 ft drop
Stream Order
6
Large River
Slope
0.13%
6.9 ft/mi
Drainage
403 mi²
1,043 km²
Avg Flow
321 cfs
2.0 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,699 mi
2,735 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on Volga River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Volga River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Volga River

There are 9 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Volga River.