Mississippi River at Dam 13 near Fulton, IL
Is Mississippi River at Dam 13 near Fulton, IL flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Dam 13 near Fulton, IL measured 6.79 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.79 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.75 ft on Wed, Apr 28, 1965.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.75 ft | 1965-04-28 |
| 23.31 ft | 2001-04-24 |
| 22.17 ft | 1993-07-08 |
| 22.06 ft | 2023-04-30 |
| 21.77 ft | 2019-04-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Slough at 3rd Street at Clinton, IA | 4.9 mi | Clinton County |
| Elk River near Almont, IA | 8.3 mi | Clinton County |
| Mississippi River at Clinton, IA | 9.3 mi | Clinton County |
| Plum River at Savanna, IL | 14.1 mi | Carroll County |
| Maquoketa River near Green Island, IA | 20.7 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.