Major Flood
28.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MAQI4
River
Maquoketa River
County
Jackson, IA
Coordinates
42.0834°N, 90.6329°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maquoketa River near Maquoketa?
The Maquoketa River near Maquoketa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05418500) 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 Maquoketa River near Maquoketa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maquoketa River near Maquoketa is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maquoketa River rises?
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Where is the Maquoketa River near Maquoketa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Iowa at coordinates 42.0834°N, 90.6329°W. USGS site number: 05418500. 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. Geological Survey, 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.