Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Cap Au Gris, MO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Winfield, MO; Foley, MO; Batchtown, IL; Sandy Island Conversation AreaStation Name: Cap Au Gris (Winfield) L&D 25
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 436 feet
Nearest Address:
Cap Au Gris, MO 62006
Lincoln County
GPS Coordinates: 39.0031, -90.6886
Nearby Water Temperatures
Missouri River, St Charles, MO (19 mi)Mississippi River, Clarksville, MO (28.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Alton, IL (30.6 mi)
Missouri River, Labadle, MO (31.3 mi)
Illinois River, Florence, IL (43.7 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (45.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Saverton, MO (53 mi)
Illinois River, La Grange, IL (65.3 mi)
Sugar Creek, Chatham, IL (71.3 mi)
Big River, Bonne Terre, MO (71.9 mi)
Lick Creek, Springfield, IL (72.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Quincy, IL (73.7 mi)
Huzzah Creek, Butts, MO (76.3 mi)
Missouri River, Jefferson City, MO (85.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Canton, MO (90.3 mi)
Weather for Cap Au Gris, Missouri
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 64°F

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 59°F

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 56°F
L: 40°F

Sun
H: 58°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM4:46 AM - 6:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 26.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Winfield. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 27.5 feet, At this stage, Lock and Dam 25 will stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags, and 10,000 square feet of polyethylene plastic as a precaution. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 26.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT until April 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The parking area at the boat house floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this level pumps are set to standby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Saverton. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, An access road to riverside raised homes on the riverward side of the Sny levee begins to flood near this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM4:46 AM - 6:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 7:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:48 AM - 2:18 PM
Minor Periods
6:38 PM - 8:08 PM5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 1:10 PM
Moonset: 8:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:07 AM - 2:37 AM12:40 AM - 3:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:55 PM - 9:25 PM5:39 AM - 7:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 2:06 PM
Moonset: 9:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:02 AM - 3:32 AM1:36 PM - 4:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:14 PM - 10:44 PM6:12 AM - 7:42 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 11:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:00 AM - 4:30 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:52 AM - 8:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
