Maquoketa River near Maquoketa, IA
Is Maquoketa River near Maquoketa, IA flooding right now?
Maquoketa River near Maquoketa, IA measured 11.17 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.8 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.17 ft
Streamflow
971 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 28.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.26 ft on Mon, Jul 26, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 28.5 ft | 17.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.26 ft | 2010-07-26 |
| 34.09 ft | 2002-06-05 |
| 32.86 ft | 1993-07-06 |
| 32.41 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 31.23 ft | 2008-06-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton, IA | 4.9 mi | Jackson County |
| North Fork Maquoketa River near Fulton, IA | 7.5 mi | Jackson County |
| Silver Creek at Welton, IA | 11.7 mi | Clinton County |
| Maquoketa River near Green Island, IA | 16.2 mi | Jackson County |
| Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 12 at Bellevue, IA | 16.3 mi | Jackson 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.