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 18 at 8:29PM CDT until April 25 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:30 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. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Saturday, April 25. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Whiteside, Rock Island, Clinton and Scott zones. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jackson, Jo Daviess and Dubuque zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Camanche. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at Albany. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 930 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 19 at 11:26AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Whiteside, Clinton, Rock Island and Scott zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Camanche. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at Albany. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:00AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:05AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:05 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * 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 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 815 AM CDT.