October 2025 Hydrostation Report

Hydrostation Partners and Hosts, 

Please see the October hydrostation report below. 

Did you know we currently have 53 hydrostations across the state? Our goal is to eventually have one in every county. We expect to receive Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the June 2024 severe storms to install additional hydrostations in the counties most affected by the damage. Expanding data collection and monitoring statewide strengthens our ability to forecast floods and droughts.

Real-time hydrostation data continues to be available on the Iowa Flood Information System. 

All hydrostation data (current and historic) can be accessed on the historic data platform. Each yellow square on the map represents a hydrostation. Click on the hydrostation of interest to view available data. 

To access hydrostation information and view archived monthly reports, click the button below:

If you have any questions about the report findings, please reach out by replying to this email (iihr-iowafloodcenter@uiowa.edu) or calling us at 319-384-1729. 

October Hydrostation Maps

Total Precipitation

Total monthly rainfall accumulation (in inches). 

Average Soil Moisture

Average monthly saturation of soil surface (in percentage). Soil moisture levels can vary based on differences in soil type and topography in addition to precipitation totals for the area. 

Average Soil Temperature

Monthly average temperature of soil surface (in Fahrenheit). 

Average Wind Speed

Average monthly wind speed (in miles per hour).