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Bellevue, Mississippi River

River level
4.50 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
16.00 ft
Flood stage
17.00 ft
Record crest
23.51 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLVI4

Record crest
23.51 ft
Flood stage
17.00 ft
Moderate flood
18.00 ft
Major flood
20.00 ft
Crest date
1965-04-26

In brief

The Mississippi River at Bellevue, IA read 4.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.50 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge BLVI4

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 16.00 ftMinor flooding 17.00 ftModerate flooding 18.00 ftMajor flooding 20.00 ft CURRENT 4.50 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 23.51 ft 1965-04-26
2 22.58 ft 2001-04-22
3 21.78 ft 2023-04-29
4 21.50 ft 1993-07-01
5 20.87 ft 2019-04-29
6 20.58 ft 2011-04-20
7 20.17 ft 2024-07-07
8 20.16 ft 1997-04-17

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 14.00 ft

    Water affects the camping areas at Blanding Landing and Pleasant Creek Recreation Areas.

  2. 16.50 ft

    Water affects a convenience store on the south end of Bellevue east of Ridgeview. Water is also at the base of foundations of the lowest businesses on Riverview near Jefferson St.

  3. 17.00 ft

    Rural damage occurs near Bellevue.

  4. 17.30 ft

    Water affects the railroad underpass at Mill Creek in Bellevue.

  5. 17.40 ft

    Water affects businesses on North River Drive in Sabula.

  6. 17.50 ft

    Water affects a few homes south of Bellevue. Water affects operations at a grain elevator in Savanna. Water affects the lowest businesses in Sabula.

  7. 17.80 ft

    Water affects Spruce Creek Park on the north end of Bellevue.

  8. 18.00 ft

    Water affects the riverfront parking lot in Savanna. Water affects the boat launch at North Sabula Access in Sabula. There is also seepage into basements, yards, and gutters.

  9. 18.40 ft

    Lock and Dam 12 is closed.

  10. 18.50 ft

    Water affects access to trailer park at Mill Creek in Bellevue. Water affects lowest homes in Sabula.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mississippi River flooding at Bellevue?

No. The Mississippi River at Bellevue is at 4.5 ft, 11.5 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Bellevue?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.

What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Bellevue?

The highest crest on record is 23.51 ft, on 1965-04-26.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLVI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05416100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.