Mississippi River at Clayton Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

620 ft

Action Stage

616 ft

What Floods at Each Level

628 ft

Water begins to overtop the protective levee.

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 23, 1965	627.28 ft	—
Apr 20, 2001	625.48 ft	—
Apr 28, 2023	624.71 ft	—

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05411500

NWS LID

CLAI4

River

Mississippi River

County

Clayton, IA

Coordinates

42.9036°N, 91.1451°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Clayton?

The Mississippi River at Clayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05411500) 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 Clayton?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Clayton is 620 feet. Action stage begins at 616 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mississippi River at Clayton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Mississippi River at Clayton gauge located?

The gauge is located in Clayton County, Iowa at coordinates 42.9036°N, 91.1451°W. USGS site number: 05411500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Mississippi River at Clayton Water Level & Flood Stage.