Station Name: Mississippi River at Keokuk, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 505 feet

Nearest Address:
434 N Water St
Keokuk, IA 52632
Lee County

GPS Coordinates: 40.39365535, -91.374318

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:20PM CDT until April 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Hancock and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling to 14.9 feet Tuesday, April 21. - Flood stage is 15.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 930 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings and homes in Montrose and Niota. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.1 feet Wednesday, April 22. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Hancock and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.0 feet Tuesday, April 21. - Flood stage is 10.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 930 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Water affects low lying areas in Oquawka. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.