RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at Gladstone
Henderson County, Illinois
Water level1.48 ft
Flow40,600 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water reaches the tops of the levees at the Henderson Drainage District.
- 15 ft
Lock and Dam 18 is closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2008 | 22.46 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 21.54 ft | — |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 20.59 ft | 396,781 cfs |
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