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 11 at 9:34PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 15.1 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet tomorrow evening and then slowly fall. - 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 afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:34PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 10.1 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet tomorrow morning and then slowly fall. - 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 Monday afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles. Secure all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish by mid-evening.