RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at Fort Madison
Lee County, Iowa
Water level525.37 ft
Flow56,500 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action527 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2014 | 533.3 ft | 364,128 cfs |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 532.42 ft | 331,767 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2013 | 531.2 ft | 286,667 cfs |
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