Mississippi River at Camanche
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Clinton County, Iowa on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05420500, 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
20.5 ft
Moderate Flood
18.5 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
30 ft
Water reaches the top of the flood wall which protects almost all of Clinton. Water also reaches the top of the Fulton flood wall.
28 ft
Water overtops the Meredosia levee.
24 ft
Water affects the grain elevator on Illinois Highway 84 at Albany.
23 ft
Water affects U.S. Highway 67 at the mouth of the Wapsipinicon River at Folletts.
22.8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge.
22 ft
Water affects houses and commercial businesses on the Clinton riverfront between 27th Avenue and 36th Avenue North. In Fulton, water affects houses north of the levee north of 3rd Avenue.
21.4 ft
Water affects Illinois Highway 84 near Albany.
21 ft
Water affects many homes in Camanche and is at the base of the Camanche water treatment plant.
20 ft
Water affects South Washington Boulevard in Camanche. Water also affects the Camanche Marina. Water also affects several homes in Albany.
19.5 ft
Water affects marina facilities at River View Park in Clinton.
19 ft
Water affects homes in the Camanche Swan Slough area, the boat ramp, and 9th Street by Hazel Lake. Water affects Union Pacific Railroad maintenance buildings in Clinton.
17 ft
Water affects low-lying residences at Albany.
16.5 ft
Water affects the city owned baseball stadium in Clinton.
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 28, 1965 | 24.65 ft | 307,000 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1965 | 24.65 ft | 307,000 cfs |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 23.62 ft | — |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 23.62 ft | — |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 23.55 ft | 270,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CMMI4
River
Mississippi River
County
Clinton, IA
Coordinates
41.7806°N, 90.2519°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Camanche?
The Mississippi River at Camanche gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05420500) 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 Camanche?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Camanche is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18.5 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at Camanche gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clinton County, Iowa at coordinates 41.7806°N, 90.2519°W. USGS site number: 05420500. 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.