Mississippi River at McGregor
Clayton County, Iowa
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27.9 ft
The water overtops the levee.
- 25.4 ft
The water reaches the flood of record set in 1965.
- 25 ft
Major flooding occurs in McGregor.
- 23.5 ft
The road near the casino in Marquette is closed.
- 22 ft
Water covers the north end of Main Street.
- 21.5 ft
Railroad tracks near the casino in Marquette are closed.
- 19.6 ft
The road to the Prairie du Chien waste water treatment facility is flooded.
- 19 ft
Flooding of some residential areas begin.
- 18 ft
Pumping operations begin at the Prairie du Chien waste water treatment facility.
- 17 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins, and access to parks near the river in Prairie du Chien is affected.
- 16.5 ft
Water may begin to go over the road covering part of Highway C near Highway 18.
- 16 ft
The Washington Street Bridge to Saint Feriole Island begins to flood and is closed. Pumping operations are underway.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1965 | 25.38 ft | 276,000 cfs |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 23.75 ft | 248,000 cfs |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 22.91 ft | — |
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