River Conditions
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River stage

Rock Island, Mississippi River

River level
5.65 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
13.00 ft
Flood stage
15.00 ft
Record crest
22.70 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RCKI2

Record crest
22.70 ft
Flood stage
15.00 ft
Moderate flood
16.00 ft
Major flood
18.00 ft
Crest date
2019-05-02

In brief

The Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL read 5.65 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.35 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge RCKI2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 13.00 ftMinor flooding 15.00 ftModerate flooding 16.00 ftMajor flooding 18.00 ft CURRENT 5.65 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 22.70 ft 2019-05-02
2 22.63 ft 1993-07-09
3 22.48 ft 1965-04-28
4 22.33 ft 2001-04-25
5 22.00 ft 1868-03-10
6 21.68 ft 2019-06-01
7 21.51 ft 2023-05-01
8 21.49 ft 2008-06-16

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

What happens at each level

  1. 13.00 ft

    Water affects the lowest sections of both South Concord Street south of River Drive and onto the Enchanted Island causeway in Davenport. Water also surrounds some houses along South Concord Street south of River Drive.

  2. 13.50 ft

    Water affects the lowest section of South Concord Street south of River Drive in Davenport and affects other sections in the same area. Water affects the lowest sections of the Enchanted Island causeway.

  3. 15.00 ft

    Water affects several sections of South Concord Street south of River Drive in Davenport and is at the foundations of several homes on Enchanted Island. Water also affects industries along the river at the south end of Davenport.

  4. 15.50 ft

    Water affects Le Claire Park.

  5. 16.00 ft

    Water affects sidewalks along the river at Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's River Drive in the 4700 block.

  6. 16.50 ft

    Water affects Credit Island Lane in Davenport and the 4700 block of River Drive in Moline. Water is at the base of the flood wall gates at the downtown Rock Island riverfront.

  7. 17.00 ft

    Water is over most of Davenport's Le Claire Park and lower parking lots.

  8. 17.50 ft

    Water affects the railroad tracks in downtown Davenport and River Drive, Pershing Avenue, and Federal Street. Water affects Bettendorf's Leach Park.

  9. 18.00 ft

    Water affects sections of River Drive in downtown Davenport from Gaines Street to 4th Street. Water affects 2nd Street at Iowa Street. Most of Le Claire Park is under water. Water affects Credit Island.

  10. 18.50 ft

    Water surrounds Modern Woodmen Park.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mississippi River flooding at Rock Island?

No. The Mississippi River at Rock Island is at 5.65 ft, 7.35 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Rock Island?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.

What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Rock Island?

The highest crest on record is 22.7 ft, on 2019-05-02.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RCKI2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.