Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MUSI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the Muscatine flood wall.
25 ft
Water reaches the top of the Bay Island and Drury levees.
24 ft
Water is at the front steps of the Hotel Muscatine and on Mississippi Drive at Pine Street.
23.5 ft
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Chestnut Street, as well as industries in New Boston.
22.5 ft
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Iowa Street.
22 ft
Water affects the lowest downtown businesses, Mississippi Drive at Sycamore Street, and 5th Street at Mad Creek.
21.5 ft
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Cedar Street.
21 ft
Riverside Park is entirely under water.
20.5 ft
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Mulberry Street.
20 ft
Water affects 5th Street at the Mad Creek bridge as well as the Pearl Street Station.
19.5 ft
Water affects industries just north of the flood wall along Mad Creek.
19 ft
Water affects marina buildings in Muscatine. Water affects Mississippi Drive at Walnut Street.
18 ft
Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot.
16 ft
Water affects the lower portion of the Riverside Park parking lot.
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 8, 1993 | 25.61 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 1965 | 24.81 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 24.52 ft | 306,740 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MUSI4
River
Mississippi River
County
Muscatine, IA
Coordinates
41.3908°N, 91.0553°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Muscatine?
The Mississippi River at Muscatine 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 Muscatine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Muscatine is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at Muscatine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Muscatine County, Iowa at coordinates 41.3908°N, 91.0553°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.