River stage
Fulton, Mississippi River
- River level
- 4.68 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.92 ft
- Recent high
- 9.82 ft
- Recent low
- 3.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FLTI2
- 30-day change
- +0.35 ft
- Average
- 5.67 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.75 ft
In brief
The Mississippi River at Fulton, IL read 4.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.32 ft below action stage. That is 0.35 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FLTI2
Water 66 °F (19 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.75 ft | 1965-04-28 |
| 2 | 23.31 ft | 2001-04-24 |
| 3 | 22.17 ft | 1993-07-08 |
| 4 | 22.06 ft | 2023-04-30 |
| 5 | 21.77 ft | 2019-04-30 |
| 6 | 21.37 ft | 1969-04-26 |
| 7 | 21.23 ft | 1952-04-27 |
| 8 | 21.06 ft | 2011-04-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Water affects a few houses at Thomson.
- 17.40 ft
The Causeway officially closes at 17.4 feet. This is when the water goes over the causeway road, entering Thompson Causeway Recreation Area and Campground.
- 18.00 ft
Water affects businesses on Sabulas North River Drive.
- 18.98 ft
Lock and Dam 13 is closed.
- 19.00 ft
At Sabula, which is 18 feet on the local gage, water affects South Avenue at the levee and the lowest section of Lake Street.
- 20.00 ft
Water seeps into a few back yards in Savanna. Water seeps into yards on Peal and Broad Streets in Sabula.
- 21.00 ft
Basement flooding occurs in homes and businesses in Savanna with seepage into yards. Water also affects grain elevators and affects the lower portion of the Marquette Park parking lot. In Sabula, water affects Vulan and South Broad Streets.
- 22.00 ft
Water affects Driscolls Island.
- 23.00 ft
Water affects the railroad tracks and into some businesses in Savanna.
- 25.00 ft
Water affects the U.S. Highway 52 causeway near Sabula.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at Fulton?
No. The Mississippi River at Fulton is at 4.68 ft, 10.32 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fulton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Fulton?
The highest crest on record is 24.75 ft, on 1965-04-28.
Is the Mississippi River high or low right now at Fulton?
At 4.68 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Fulton, Mississippi River?
The water temperature at Fulton, Mississippi River is 66 °F (18.8 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FLTI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05420400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.