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Raccoon River Kayaking

Raccoon River Kayaking

Raccoon River At 63road Street At Des Moines is located in Polk County in Iowa. If you live in Windsor Heights, West Des Moines, Des Moines, Norwalk or Cumming you're less than 50 miles from Raccoon River At 63road Street At Des Moines which is no more than an hours drive from these locations. Please ensure to adhere to the water regulations for Iowa. Remember, water safety regulations are there to keep everyone safe while enjoying your time out on the water.


Raccoon River Kayaking & Canoeing Report

Here's your kayak and canoe report for today the 19th of April for Raccoon River At 63road Street At Des Moines. We access a number of different data resources to provide you with data points to help you make the best decison on where you might want to take your kayak or canoe out on the water. Our reports are as detailed as possible with some cool data when available such as termparature, water flow rate, and of course weather conditions. Of course these should only be used as indicators combined with your own past kayaking and canoeing experience paddling on Raccoon River At 63road Street At Des Moines.


Raccoon River Kayaking Map & Location


Raccoon River Kayaking Weather Conditions

Temp Min

33.1°F

Temp Now

38°F

Feels Like

31.8°F

Wind Speed Now

9MPH

Max Speed Max

16.6MPH

Wind Direction

WSW°

Pressure

1021MB

Current Humidity

48°

Avg Humidity

52°

Visibility

9 Miles

Avg Visibility

6 Miles

UV Index Now

0

Daily UV Index

6.2

Sunrise

06:28 AM

Sunset

08:00 PM

Raccoon River Stream Flow

Raccoon River Water Level


Raccoon River Kayaking & Canoeing Water Safety

With an increase in accidents on Iowa waterways in recent years its really important to take heed to local advice to staying safe and well at all time when out paddling. So whether you're in your kayak or a canoe it's important to always be safe by wearing a life jacket no matter how good a swimmer you think you are. You can find all kayaking, canoeng and paddling safety advice for Iowa from Iowa Department Of Natural Resources. Remember, water safety regulations are there to keep everyone alive and safe. Always respect nature when out paddling your kayak or canoe on Raccoon River near 63road Street .