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

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:38PM CDT until April 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following counties, Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson and Iowa, including the following counties, Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones and Linn. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell across this area Tuesday evening, especially along and near the Highway 20 corridor. Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through this evening. These storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour. Any additional heavy rain on saturated ground will increase the risk for flash flooding.

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.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 15 at 7:00PM CDT until April 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

FFWDVN The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Jackson County in east central Iowa... Northern Jones County in east central Iowa... Northern Linn County in east central Iowa... Southeastern Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa... Southern Delaware County in northeastern Iowa... Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa... Northwestern Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 100 AM CDT. * At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dubuque, Galena, Asbury, Dyersville, Monticello, Robins, Center Point, Cascade, Epworth, East Dubuque, Farley, Peosta, Central City, Palo, Walker, Alburnett, Coggon, Hopkinton, Delhi and Worthington. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 28 and 39.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:51AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is forecast to fall to 11.5 feet early Thursday morning then begin rising to 12.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 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 further notice. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 11.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 12.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will fall to 11.7 feet Sunday evening then rise again. - 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 Thursday evening at 915 PM CDT.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 15 at 7:14PM CDT until April 16 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:14 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:15 AM

FFWDVN The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois... Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 115 AM CDT Thursday. * At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will move across the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Freeport, Lena, Stockton, Warren, Hanover, Pearl City, Elizabeth, Cedarville, Davis, Woodbine, Dakota, German Valley, Apple River, Winslow, Rock City, Ridott, Nora, Massbach, Schapville and Buena Vista.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.