Maquoketa River near Maquoketa
Jackson County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 39 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Iowa Highway 62 bridge deck at Maquoketa.
- 37 ft
Water is at the floor level of the Maquoketa Municipal Light Plant.
- 35 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee which protects the industrial section at the north end of Maquoketa. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge deck at Main Street in Maquoketa.
- 30 ft
Water affects the Maquoketa Municipal Light Plant facilities and affects Highway 113.
- 28.5 ft
Water is affecting the north side of the city of Maquoketa and widespread agricultural flooding.
- 27 ft
Water affects industries on the north end of Maquoketa.
- 26 ft
Significant agricultural flooding and increasing impacts on the city of Maquoketa.
- 24 ft
Water affects agricultural land in the Maquoketa area and causes backups of storm sewers in town.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2010 | 35.26 ft | 46,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 34.09 ft | 47,900 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1993 | 32.86 ft | 35,300 cfs |
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