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RIVER GAUGE · MAQUOKETA RIVER

Maquoketa River near Maquoketa

Jackson County, Iowa

Water level11.32 ft
Flow1,050 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft
Minor flood24 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood28.5 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jul 26, 201035.26 ft46,000 cfs
Jun 4, 200234.09 ft47,900 cfs
Jul 5, 199332.86 ft35,300 cfs

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