River Conditions
Illustrated map of Mississippi River

River stage

Gladstone, Mississippi River

River level
4.66 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
9.00 ft
Flood stage
10.00 ft
Record crest
22.46 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLDI2

Record crest
22.46 ft
Flood stage
10.00 ft
Moderate flood
12.00 ft
Major flood
14.00 ft
Crest date
2008-06-17

In brief

The Mississippi River at Gladstone, IL read 4.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.34 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge GLDI2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 9.00 ftMinor flooding 10.00 ftModerate flooding 12.00 ftMajor flooding 14.00 ft CURRENT 4.66 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 22.46 ft 2008-06-17
2 21.54 ft 1993-07-10
3 20.59 ft 2019-06-02
4 19.77 ft 2014-07-05
5 19.67 ft 2019-05-03
6 18.00 ft 2013-04-22
7 17.65 ft 2001-05-12
8 17.40 ft 1973-04-25

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

What happens at each level

  1. 15.00 ft

    Lock and Dam 18 is closed.

  2. 17.00 ft

    Water reaches the tops of the levees at the Henderson Drainage District.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mississippi River flooding at Gladstone?

No. The Mississippi River at Gladstone is at 4.66 ft, 4.34 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Gladstone?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.

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

The highest crest on record is 22.46 ft, on 2008-06-17.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLDI2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.