Mississippi River at Keokuk
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee County, Iowa on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EOKI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 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 Keokuk city levee that protects industrial area along Mississippi Drive south of Victory Park.
27 ft
Water affects residences in Nauvoo and reaches the top of the levee protecting the historical Nauvoo House.
25.5 ft
Water affects the railroad tracks in downtown Keokuk.
24 ft
Water affects low lying buildings in Hamilton and affects U.S. Highway 136 near the Mississippi River bridge. Water also affects Keokuks sewage treatment plant.
23 ft
Water affects Illinois Highway 96 between Nauvoo and Hamilton.
22 ft
Water affects the Warsaw water treatment plant.
21.2 ft
Lock and Dam 19 is closed.
21 ft
Water affects Keokuks Victory Drive.
20 ft
Water affects the industrial area in Keokuk south of the city levee and affects the parking lot at Victory Park as well as much of the park. In Alexandria, water affects U.S. Highway 61 in several places.
19.5 ft
Water reaches critical stage for Des Moines and Mississippi Levee District Number 1.
19 ft
Water affects low lying buildings in Warsaw and affects County Road 12.
18.4 ft
U.S. Highway 61 closes at the bridge over the Des Moines River between Alexandria and Keokuk.
16 ft
Water affects low lying buildings in rural areas. Water affects the railroad tracks in Alexandria.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 1993 | 27.58 ft | 446,000 cfs |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 27.58 ft | 446,000 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 26.95 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 26.95 ft | — |
| May 30, 2019 | 25.6 ft | 469,801 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EOKI4
River
Mississippi River
County
Lee, IA
Coordinates
40.3975°N, 91.3742°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Keokuk?
The Mississippi River at Keokuk gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Keokuk?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Keokuk is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at Keokuk gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Iowa at coordinates 40.3975°N, 91.3742°W. 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. 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.