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 15 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:15 PM

...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 12.0 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 Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 11.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 12.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will fall to 11.7 feet Sunday evening then rise again. - 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 Thursday evening at 915 PM CDT.

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 Watch issued April 15 at 9:40PM CDT until April 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties on Regan Road northeast of Como. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 945 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.