River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MUSI4
In brief
The Mississippi River at Muscatine, IA read 6.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.46 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MUSI4
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.61 ft | 1993-07-09 |
| 2 | 24.81 ft | 1965-04-29 |
| 3 | 24.52 ft | 2019-06-02 |
| 4 | 24.42 ft | 2008-06-17 |
| 5 | 24.33 ft | 2019-05-03 |
| 6 | 23.75 ft | 2014-07-05 |
| 7 | 23.50 ft | 2001-04-25 |
| 8 | 22.31 ft | 2023-05-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water affects the lower portion of the Riverside Park parking lot.
Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot.
Water affects marina buildings in Muscatine. Water affects Mississippi Drive at Walnut Street.
Water affects industries just north of the flood wall along Mad Creek.
Water affects 5th Street at the Mad Creek bridge as well as the Pearl Street Station.
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Mulberry Street.
Riverside Park is entirely under water.
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Cedar Street.
Water affects the lowest downtown businesses, Mississippi Drive at Sycamore Street, and 5th Street at Mad Creek.
Water affects Mississippi Drive at Iowa Street.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Muscatine is at 6.54 ft, 8.46 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
The highest crest on record is 25.61 ft, on 1993-07-09.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MUSI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.