River stage
Fairport, Mississippi River
- River level
- 10.10 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 13.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.63 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FAII4
- Record crest
- 23.63 ft
- Crest date
- 2019-05-03
In brief
The Mississippi River at Fairport, IA read 10.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.90 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FAII4
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.63 ft | 2019-05-03 |
| 2 | 22.52 ft | 2014-07-05 |
| 3 | 21.32 ft | 2011-04-23 |
| 4 | 21.25 ft | 2019-04-09 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 20.60 ft | 2013-04-22 |
| 6 | 20.53 ft | 2024-07-11 |
| 7 | 19.03 ft | 2013-07-02 |
| 8 | 17.48 ft | 2013-06-06 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at Fairport?
No. The Mississippi River at Fairport is at 10.1 ft, 2.9 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fairport?
Action stage 13 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Fairport?
The highest crest on record is 23.63 ft, on 2019-05-03.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FAII4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.