Mississippi River at McGregor, IA
Is Mississippi River at McGregor, IA flooding right now?
Mississippi River at McGregor, IA measured 6.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.32 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.38 ft on Sat, Apr 24, 1965.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.38 ft | 1965-04-24 |
| 23.75 ft | 2001-04-20 |
| 22.91 ft | 2023-04-28 |
| 21.98 ft | 1993-06-29 |
| 21.75 ft | 2019-04-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bloody Run Creek near Marquette, IA | 2.0 mi | Clayton County |
| Sny Magill Creek near Clayton, IA | 5.5 mi | Clayton County |
| Yellow River near Ion, IA | 7.5 mi | Allamakee County |
| Mississippi River at Clayton, IA | 8.6 mi | Clayton County |
| Roberts Creek above Saint Olaf, IA (RC-2) | 12.6 mi | Clayton 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.