RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at Clayton
Clayton County, Iowa
Water level611.62 ft
Flow25,500 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action616 ft
Minor flood620 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 628 ft
Water begins to overtop the protective levee.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1965 | 627.28 ft | — |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 625.48 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 624.71 ft | — |
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