Station Name: North Fork Maquoketa River near Fulton, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 696 feet

Nearest Address:
14419 150th St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 42.1643333, -90.7293333

Nearby Water Temperatures

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.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:04PM CDT until April 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:04 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 915 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:26AM CDT until April 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 12.4 feet today. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Monday morning at 700 AM CDT.