Rivers in Iowa
Maquoketa River at Manchester Hwy 20
Below flood stage
7.13ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 6:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.48 ft2010
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 28.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 20 bridges.
- 19.00 ftWater affects businesses along W Main Street.
- 17.00 ftWest Main Street and State Highway 13 is closed in Manchester.
- 16.50 ftWater is on River Street and Main Street in Manchester.
- 15.70 ftWater is on Schram Drive leading to Schram Park in Manchester.
- 14.00 ftWater affects West Main Street. Water also affects residences on the south side of town.
- 12.50 ftWater affects the campgrounds at lower Bailey's Ford Park.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | 7% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 2001.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 24, 2010 | 24.48 ft |
| 2 | May 23, 2004 | 21.66 ft |
| 3 | May 26, 2008 | 20.80 ft |
| 4 | June 9, 2008 | 20.50 ft |
| 5 | September 23, 2016 | 20.34 ft |
| 6 | May 30, 2008 | 20.10 ft |
| 7 | May 30, 2013 | 19.31 ft |
| 8 | April 25, 2008 | 18.95 ft |
| 9 | June 4, 2002 | 18.35 ft |
| 10 | March 14, 2019 | 17.57 ft |
| 11 | June 20, 2014 | 16.09 ft |
| 12 | April 27, 2009 | 14.37 ft |
| 13 | May 31, 2004 | 14.17 ft |
| 14 | April 4, 2007 | 12.18 ft |
| 15 | July 9, 2003 | 11.37 ft |
| 16 | June 17, 2004 | 10.31 ft |
| 17 | March 6, 2004 | 9.68 ft |
| 18 | March 23, 2001 | 9.54 ft |
| 19 | February 14, 2005 | 9.22 ft |
| 20 | July 7, 2004 | 8.99 ft |
| 21 | November 4, 2003 | 8.84 ft |
| 22 | April 3, 2006 | 8.32 ft |
| 23 | March 26, 2004 | 8.32 ft |
| 24 | October 21, 2001 | 8.31 ft |
| 25 | June 12, 2004 | 7.63 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 14, 2019: 17.57 ft
- September 23, 2016: 20.34 ft
- June 20, 2014: 16.09 ft
- May 30, 2013: 19.31 ft
- July 24, 2010: 24.48 ft
- April 27, 2009: 14.37 ft
- June 9, 2008: 20.50 ft
- May 30, 2008: 20.10 ft
- May 26, 2008: 20.80 ft
- April 25, 2008: 18.95 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.