Station Name: Dubuque L&D 11
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet

Nearest Address:
3094 Volunteer Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque County

GPS Coordinates: 42.54, -90.6461

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 7:51PM CDT until April 16 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 7:51 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * 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 Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near a crest of 12.5 feet through Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - 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 evening at 800 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:12AM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. .Additional rainfall during the first half of this week may prolong this crest, or cause the river to rise again mid to late week. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.5 feet and cresting. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday night. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Tuesday morning at 1015 AM CDT.