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SwedenMississippi River at Clinton water level
River gauge, Mississippi River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 33,400 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.00 ft by Monday, October 26 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:06 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Mississippi River at Clinton is at 9.55 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.45 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.00 ft by Monday, October 26 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 9.21 ft and 9.68 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.65 ftApril 28, 1965
- Forecast peak
- 9.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Mississippi River at Clinton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 7.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Water reaches the top of the flood wall which protects almost all of Clinton. Water also reaches the top of the Fulton flood wall.
- 28.00 ft
- Water overtops the Meredosia levee.
- 24.00 ft
- Water affects the grain elevator on Illinois Highway 84 at Albany.
- 23.00 ft
- Water affects U.S. Highway 67 at the mouth of the Wapsipinicon River at Folletts.
- 22.80 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge.
- 22.00 ft
- Water affects houses and commercial businesses on the Clinton riverfront between 27th Avenue and 36th Avenue North. In Fulton, water affects houses north of the levee north of 3rd Avenue.
- 21.40 ft
- Water affects Illinois Highway 84 near Albany.
- 21.00 ft
- Water affects many homes in Camanche and is at the base of the Camanche water treatment plant.
- 20.00 ft
- Water affects South Washington Boulevard in Camanche. Water also affects the Camanche Marina. Water also affects several homes in Albany.
- 19.50 ft
- Water affects marina facilities at River View Park in Clinton.
- 19.00 ft
- Water affects homes in the Camanche Swan Slough area, the boat ramp, and 9th Street by Hazel Lake. Water affects Union Pacific Railroad maintenance buildings in Clinton.
- 17.00 ft
- Water affects low-lying residences at Albany.
- 9.55 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.65 ft | April 28, 1965 |
| 2 | 23.62 ft | April 24, 2001 |
| 3 | 23.55 ft | April 23, 2001 |
| 4 | 22.98 ft | July 8, 1993 |
| 5 | 22.87 ft | July 7, 1993 |
| 6 | 22.86 ft | April 30, 2023 |
| 7 | 22.77 ft | May 1, 2019 |
| 8 | 22.65 ft | April 30, 2019 |
| 9 | 21.93 ft | April 21, 2011 |
| 10 | 21.91 ft | April 8, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Mississippi River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at BrownsvilleRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 31.34 ft | No reference yet | −0.06 ft | 142 mi |
| Mississippi River at McGregorRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 6.95 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 98 mi |
| Mississippi River at ClaytonRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 11.61 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 90 mi |
| Mississippi River at Dam 13 near FultonRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 5.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapsipinicon River near De WittRiver gauge, Wapsipinicon River | 9.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.50 ft | 15 mi |
| Rock River near JoslinRiver gauge, Rock River | 7.29 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Crow Creek at BettendorfRiver gauge, Crow Creek | 3.48 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Green River near GeneseoRiver gauge, Green River | 4.66 ft | High | −0.13 ft | 21 mi |
| Rock River at ComoRiver gauge, Rock River | 5.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 26 mi |
| Mill Creek at MilanRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.10 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 28 mi |
| Maquoketa River near MaquoketaRiver gauge, Maquoketa River | 12.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.35 ft | 29 mi |
| Rock River above Sinnissippi Dam at Rock FallsRiver gauge, Rock River | 6.60 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Mississippi River at Clinton?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 7.45 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Mississippi River at Clinton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 9.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mississippi River at Clinton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mississippi River at Clinton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mississippi River at Clinton?
The highest level on record is 24.65 ft on April 28, 1965.
Is Mississippi River at Clinton expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.00 ft by Monday, October 26 at 07:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05420500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.78059, -90.25207(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 9.55 ft | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 33,400 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Mississippi River at Clinton (usgs:05420500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/mississippi-river-at-clinton
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