Is the Maquoketa River flooding?
The Maquoketa River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Iowa. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Maquoketa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Iowa river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Maquoketa River near Maquoketa, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 35.26 ft on 26 July 2010, carrying 46,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.17 ft, 24.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA | No flooding | 4.14 ft | 14 ft | |
| Maquoketa River near Maquoketa, IA | No flooding | 11.17 ft | 24 ft | |
| Maquoketa River near Green Island, IA | No current data | — | — | — |