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 19 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:53 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Muscatine and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Hancock and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate 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 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - 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 Monday evening at 800 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:53 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Muscatine and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Hancock and Henderson 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 Gregory Landing. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 Monday evening at 800 PM CDT.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:15AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * 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 20 at 2:15AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * 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.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:54PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:54 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Canton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.6 feet, Front Street leading to the campground and Corps park campgrounds flood at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM CDT Sunday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.4 feet Sunday, April 26. - 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. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx