Other Data Networks

The IEM collects data from a number of stand alone sensors. This page contains links to data from these sites.

Stuart Smith Park Hydrology Learning Lab, Ames

These are four ground water monitoring wells and a stream gage located at the Stuart Smith Park in Ames. These data are used by the Geology 100 class, but are freely available to others.

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Download Ground Monitoring Well Data

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CTRE Provided Iowa DOT Bridge Sensors

These two sensors sit on the bridges over top their respective lakes. Their purpose is to monitor for high winds impacting traffic.

StationObservation TimeWind Speed [mph] Today's Gust [mph]Wind Direction
Saylorville Lake27 Dec 07:00 PM8.5 Gusts: 10.1 0.0 @ S
Lake Red Rock28 Jul 08:42 AM8.4 Gusts: 11.1 0.0 @ NNW

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City of Ames

ISU FEEL Data

This data is provided by The National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment.

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Raw Data Download!

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