Station Name: Mississippi River at Clinton, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 571 feet

Nearest Address:
721 1st St
Camanche, IA 52730
Clinton County

GPS Coordinates: 41.78058635, -90.252073

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:38AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:38 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 12.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then further rise to 12.3 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:42PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:42 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 12.2 feet Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 845 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 15.5 feet Monday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which may result in a higher crest. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT until April 21 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...From Friday evening to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties on Regan Road northeast of Como. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 13.1 feet Sunday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which may result in a higher crest. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:50 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 15.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1000 PM CDT.