Mississippi River at Fulton
Critical Stages
15' - Action
16' - Flood
18' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.46 ft
Flow: 26.7 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 4.4 | 25.6 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| 6 AM 12/22 | 4.3 | 23.9 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 4.46 | 26.7 |
| 2:20 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 2:10 PM 12/15 | 4.47 | 26.9 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 4.46 | 26.7 |
| 1:50 PM 12/15 | 4.47 | 26.9 |
| 1:40 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 4.47 | 26.9 |
| 1:20 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 1:10 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 12:50 PM 12/15 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:40 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 12:20 PM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 12:10 PM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
| 11:50 AM 12/15 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
| 11:40 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 11:20 AM 12/15 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
| 11:10 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 10:50 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 10:40 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 10:20 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 10:10 AM 12/15 | 4.48 | 27.1 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 9:50 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 27.3 |
| 9:40 AM 12/15 | 4.5 | 27.4 |
25' -
Water affects the U.S. Highway 52 causeway near Sabula.
23' -
Water affects the railroad tracks and into some businesses in Savanna.
22' -
Water affects Driscolls Island.
21' -
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.
20' -
Water seeps into a few back yards in Savanna. Water seeps into yards on Peal and Broad Streets in Sabula.
19' -
At Sabula, which is 18 feet on the local gage, water affects South Avenue at the levee and the lowest section of Lake Street.
18.98' -
Lock and Dam 13 is closed.
18' -
Water affects businesses on Sabulas North River Drive.
17.4' -
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.
16' -
Water affects a few houses at Thomson.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1965 | 24.75 |
| Apr 24, 2001 | 23.31 |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 22.17 |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 22.06 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 21.77 |
| Apr 26, 1969 | 21.37 |
| Apr 27, 1952 | 21.23 |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 21.06 |
| Apr 26, 1951 | 21 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 20.91 |
| Apr 19, 1997 | 20.72 |
| May 7, 1975 | 20.35 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 20.06 |
| Mar 25, 1973 | 19.95 |
| Apr 15, 1967 | 19.86 |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 19.83 |
| Oct 6, 1986 | 19.66 |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 19.27 |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 19.08 |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 18.63 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
