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 8 at 8:18PM CDT until April 15 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:18 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 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. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 15. * 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 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues to slowly rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 15. - Flood stage is 11.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:17 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Minor 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 930 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:36PM CDT until April 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 9 at 11:11AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage through at least early next week. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.