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
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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

Thu
H: 82°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 62°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 40°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 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
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the Mississippi River at the following locations... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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 Winfield. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 26.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 27.3 feet Wednesday, April 22. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 15 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the Mississippi River at the following locations... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 27.1 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 16 at 11:54AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 25.2 feet early Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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 Winfield. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 27.4 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 16 at 11:54AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 26.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 27.4 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.36 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: 9.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.4 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: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.04 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: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.64 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:12 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:03 AM - 5:33 AM3:42 PM - 6:12 PM
Minor Periods
7:43 AM - 9:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
