Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Water affects the U.S. Highway 52 causeway near Sabula.
23 ft
Water affects the railroad tracks and into some businesses in Savanna.
22 ft
Water affects Driscolls Island.
21 ft
Basement flooding occurs in homes and businesses in Savanna with seepage into yards. Water also affects grain elevators and affects the lower portion of the Marquette Park parking lot. In Sabula, water affects Vulan and South Broad Streets.
20 ft
Water seeps into a few back yards in Savanna. Water seeps into yards on Peal and Broad Streets in Sabula.
19 ft
At Sabula, which is 18 feet on the local gage, water affects South Avenue at the levee and the lowest section of Lake Street.
18.98 ft
Lock and Dam 13 is closed.
18 ft
Water affects businesses on Sabulas North River Drive.
17.4 ft
The Causeway officially closes at 17.4 feet. This is when the water goes over the causeway road, entering Thompson Causeway Recreation Area and Campground.
16 ft
Water affects a few houses at Thomson.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1965 | 24.75 ft | — |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 23.31 ft | — |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 22.17 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLTI2
River
Mississippi River
County
Whiteside, IL
Coordinates
41.8944°N, 90.1567°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Fulton?
The Mississippi River at Fulton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05420400) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Mississippi River at Fulton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Fulton is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at Fulton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Whiteside County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8944°N, 90.1567°W. USGS site number: 05420400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.