River Gauge at Mississippi River at Clinton, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 41° 46.814 W 090° 15.127
15T E 728364 N 4629026
Although the USGS says it's in Clinton, it's actually in Camanche, Iowa
Waymark Code: WM12FD
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member DaKender
Views: 57

This River Gage is easy to locate. It sits on the bank of the Mississippi River near a boat ramp to the river. It has been in continuous operation since 1875, and has a special sticker on the door that indicates that it is a "Century Gage".

During flood periods the river level at Camanche, Ia, at this gage, is quoted for current river updates more often then others in the area.

RIVER GAUGE INFORMATION:
River level is up a little due to recent rains.


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