Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA
Is Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA flooding right now?
Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA measured 4.14 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.9 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.14 ft
Streamflow
154 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.48 ft on Sat, Jul 24, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 15.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.48 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 21.66 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 20.8 ft | 2008-05-26 |
| 20.5 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 20.34 ft | 2016-09-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| NF Maquoketa River below Bear Creek at Dyersville, IA | 16.5 mi | Dubuque County |
| Buffalo Creek South of Prairieburg, IA | 19.0 mi | Linn County |
| Volga River at Littleport, IA | 20.0 mi | Clayton County |
| Turkey River at Garber, IA | 20.9 mi | Clayton County |
| Wapsipinicon River at Independence, IA | 22.7 mi | Buchanan County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.