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

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 52°F

Wed
H: 63°F
L: 47°F

Thu
H: 64°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 63°F
L: 46°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 40°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 11:06 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:09 AM - 12:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:43 PM - 6:13 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 3:11PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 3:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Monday was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet early Friday morning. - 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 27 at 1:35PM CDT until May 5 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 1:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. 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 Tuesday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM CDT Monday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.6 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 04. - 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 27 at 1:35PM CDT until May 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 1:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. 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 Tuesday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 28.6 feet, Water begins covering Highway C about a half mile south of Highway B in St. Charles County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM CDT Monday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.8 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 04. - 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 27 at 10:41PM CDT until May 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Illinois River at Valley City. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Chester. Meramec River near Arnold. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. Missouri River near Chamois. Missouri River at Hermann. Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Quincy. 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 Tuesday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 29.5 feet, Highway B in eastern St. Charles County floods near the Dardenne Creek bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM CDT Monday was 28.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 04. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 27 at 10:41PM CDT until May 5 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Illinois River at Valley City. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Chester. Meramec River near Arnold. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. Missouri River near Chamois. Missouri River at Hermann. Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Quincy. 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 Tuesday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, East bank (Illinois side) begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM CDT Monday was 28.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.6 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 04. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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: 3.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 11:06 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:09 AM - 12:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:43 PM - 6:13 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 4:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:46 PM - 7:16 PM4:20 AM - 5:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:13 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:34 AM - 2:04 PM
Minor Periods
6:48 PM - 8:18 PM4:43 AM - 6:13 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 12:32 AM
Moonset: 5:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:02 AM - 2:32 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM5:08 AM - 6:38 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 1:17 AM
Moonset: 6:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:47 AM - 3:17 AM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:54 PM - 10:24 PM5:38 AM - 7:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
