River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EOKI4
In brief
The Mississippi River at Keokuk, IA read 7.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.55 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EOKI4
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.58 ft | 1993-07-10 |
| 2 | 26.95 ft | 2008-06-17 |
| 3 | 25.60 ft | 2019-05-30 |
| 4 | 23.50 ft | 2019-05-02 |
| 5 | 23.50 ft | 1973-04-23 |
| 6 | 23.38 ft | 2014-07-07 |
| 7 | 22.94 ft | 2001-05-14 |
| 8 | 22.20 ft | 2013-04-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water affects low lying buildings in rural areas. Water affects the railroad tracks in Alexandria.
U.S. Highway 61 closes at the bridge over the Des Moines River between Alexandria and Keokuk.
Water affects low lying buildings in Warsaw and affects County Road 12.
Water reaches critical stage for Des Moines and Mississippi Levee District Number 1.
Water affects the industrial area in Keokuk south of the city levee and affects the parking lot at Victory Park as well as much of the park. In Alexandria, water affects U.S. Highway 61 in several places.
Water affects Keokuks Victory Drive.
Lock and Dam 19 is closed.
Water affects the Warsaw water treatment plant.
Water affects Illinois Highway 96 between Nauvoo and Hamilton.
Water affects low lying buildings in Hamilton and affects U.S. Highway 136 near the Mississippi River bridge. Water also affects Keokuks sewage treatment plant.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Keokuk is at 7.45 ft, 6.55 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 17.5 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
The highest crest on record is 27.58 ft, on 1993-07-10.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EOKI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.