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 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 Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Water affects Riverview Drive in Riverview Park in Fort Madison. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:28PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 bySunday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Warning 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 Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the road north of the grain elevator in Gregory Landing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.7 feet Monday, April 20 and then hold. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:10AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * 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.

Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 2:10AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.