Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: GTTI4). 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
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.6 ft
The water begins to overtop the protective levee.
24 ft
Water begins to flow over the lock walls and the protective earthen dikes.
23.65 ft
Water levels reach the flood of record.
21 ft
Flooding of some residential areas occurs. Lock and Dam 10 is closed to navigation.
20 ft
Some basements may begin to experience flooding due to seepage, with most problems occurring on the approaches to town.
19 ft
The water is over Island Road.
18 ft
Sewer and street flooding begins to occur in Glen Haven, Wisconsin.
15.5 ft
The water is over Marina Road.
15 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins to occur.
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 | 23.65 ft | 318,000 cfs |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 21.68 ft | 270,500 cfs |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 20.98 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GTTI4
River
Mississippi River
County
Clayton, IA
Coordinates
42.7840°N, 91.0948°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 10 - Guttenberg?
The Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 10 - Guttenberg 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 below Lock and Dam 10 - Guttenberg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 10 - Guttenberg is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 10 - Guttenberg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clayton County, Iowa at coordinates 42.7840°N, 91.0948°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.