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 Watch issued April 17 at 12:46PM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bureau, Carroll, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Warren and Whiteside, Iowa, including the following areas, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry IA, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following area, Clark. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rain have resulted in saturated soils north of Interstate 80. South of Interstate 80, soils are quite moist.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:15 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Mercer, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the Port of Burlington parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.1 feet Thursday evening. 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 Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Muscatine, Rock Island and Mercer Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and continue rising to 15.8 feet early Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Lee and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines 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 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.4 feet Friday, April 24. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 16.5 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 1045 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Lee and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects buildings in unprotected low areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just before midnight tonight and continue rising to 16.4 feet Thursday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1045 PM CDT.