Mississippi River at Bellevue
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Iowa on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05416100, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
Water affects the Iowa causeway. Water is also on U.S. Highway 52 through Sabula Lakes.
26.7 ft
Water reaches the top of the dike at Sabula.
25 ft
Water affects Mill Creek Park in Bellevue.
24.5 ft
Water affects Driscolls Island at Sabula.
24.3 ft
Water affects the main floor of Potters Mill in Bellevue.
24 ft
Water affects U.S. Highway 52 south of Bellevue. Water also affects the railroad tracks near Spruce Creek Park on the north end of town.
23.3 ft
Water affects the trailers at Shady Haven in Bellevue. Water affects the U.S. Highway 52 causeway in Sabula.
22.8 ft
Water reaches the clearance under the Illinois causeway bridge at Sabula.
21.9 ft
Water on railroad tracks and into some businesses in Savanna.
21.5 ft
Water affects a few homes just south of Bellevue.
21 ft
Water encroaches onto Driscolls Island at Sabula.
20.1 ft
Basement flooding occurs in homes and businesses with seepage into yards in Savanna. Grain elevators are also affected. Water affects the lower portion of Marquette Parking lot. Water affects Vulcan and South Broad Streets in Sabula.
20 ft
Water affects the railroad tracks south of Bellevue. Water is also into the Municipal Boat Ramp parking lot. Water affects the riverfront parking lot in Savanna.
19.2 ft
Basement flooding occurs in homes and businesses with seepage into a few yards in Savanna. Water seeps into yards on Pearl and Broad Streets in Sabula.
19 ft
Water surrounds trailers on Riverview in Bellevue. Water affects a baseball field in Sabula.
18.5 ft
Water affects access to trailer park at Mill Creek in Bellevue. Water affects lowest homes in Sabula.
18.4 ft
Lock and Dam 12 is closed.
18 ft
Water affects the riverfront parking lot in Savanna. Water affects the boat launch at North Sabula Access in Sabula. There is also seepage into basements, yards, and gutters.
17.8 ft
Water affects Spruce Creek Park on the north end of Bellevue.
17.5 ft
Water affects a few homes south of Bellevue. Water affects operations at a grain elevator in Savanna. Water affects the lowest businesses in Sabula.
17.4 ft
Water affects businesses on North River Drive in Sabula.
17.3 ft
Water affects the railroad underpass at Mill Creek in Bellevue.
17 ft
Rural damage occurs near Bellevue.
16.5 ft
Water affects a convenience store on the south end of Bellevue east of Ridgeview. Water is also at the base of foundations of the lowest businesses on Riverview near Jefferson St.
14 ft
Water affects the camping areas at Blanding Landing and Pleasant Creek Recreation Areas.
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 25, 1965 | 23.51 ft | — |
| Apr 25, 1965 | 23.51 ft | — |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 22.58 ft | — |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 22.58 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 21.78 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLVI4
River
Mississippi River
County
Jackson, IA
Coordinates
42.2728°N, 90.4211°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Bellevue?
The Mississippi River at Bellevue gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05416100) 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 Bellevue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Bellevue is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 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 Bellevue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Iowa at coordinates 42.2728°N, 90.4211°W. USGS site number: 05416100. 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.