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North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Jackson County, Iowa on the North Fork Maquoketa River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05418400, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Minor Flood

12 ft

Action Stage

11 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

28 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the County Road E17 bridge.

13 ft

Water affects 145th Avenue near the County Road E17 bridge.

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 23, 201022.44 ft25,000 cfs
Jul 23, 201022.44 ft25,000 cfs
Jun 4, 200219.87 ft22,600 cfs
Jun 4, 200219.87 ft22,600 cfs
Jul 28, 201119.53 ft17,045 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05418400

NWS LID

FLNI4

River

North Fork Maquoketa River

County

Jackson, IA

Coordinates

42.1643°N, 90.7293°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton?

The North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05418400) 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 North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton?

The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when North Fork Maquoketa River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton gauge located?

The gauge is located in Jackson County, Iowa at coordinates 42.1643°N, 90.7293°W. USGS site number: 05418400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey