Station Name: MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet

Nearest Address:
Lock Road
Fulton, IL 61252
Whiteside County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8944725, -90.156793

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued July 9 at 9:29PM CDT until July 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:29 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 9:30 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. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * 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 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 12.2 feet tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - 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 930 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 10:42AM CDT until July 12 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 10:45 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 and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * 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 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.4 feet Friday, July 17. - 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 Saturday morning at 1045 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 7:59PM CDT until July 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

...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 and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * 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 Friday the stage was 12.1 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday, July 17. - 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 Saturday evening at 800 PM CDT.