River stage
Fort Madison, Mississippi River
- River level
- 526.05 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 527.00 ft
- Record crest
- 533.30 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FMDI4
- Record crest
- 533.30 ft
- Crest date
- 2014-07-06
In brief
The Mississippi River at Fort Madison, IA read 526.05 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.95 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FMDI4
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 533.30 ft | 2014-07-06 |
| 2 | 532.42 ft | 2013-04-22 |
| 3 | 531.20 ft | 2013-06-06 |
| 4 | 531.03 ft | 2011-04-25 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 530.78 ft | 2013-07-03 |
| 6 | 529.88 ft | 2016-10-04 |
| 7 | 529.69 ft | 2016-03-31 |
| 8 | 529.16 ft | 2014-05-15 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at Fort Madison?
No. The Mississippi River at Fort Madison is at 526.05 ft, 0.95 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fort Madison?
Action stage 527 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Fort Madison?
The highest crest on record is 533.3 ft, on 2014-07-06.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FMDI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.