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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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

Sun
H: 83°F
L: 62°F

Mon
H: 82°F
L: 62°F

Tue
H: 80°F
L: 68°F

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 65°F

Thu
H: 81°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 106 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 AM
Moonset: 2:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
1:59 PM - 3:29 PM3:31 AM - 5:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... 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 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins flooding just east of the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 26.2 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... 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 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins flooding just east of the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 25.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The parking area at the boat house floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:33AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Sunday, April 19. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 AM
Moonset: 2:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
1:59 PM - 3:29 PM3:31 AM - 5:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 3:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:26 AM - 11:56 AM
Minor Periods
3:06 PM - 4:36 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 10:42 AM
Moonset: 4:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:12 AM - 12:42 AM
Minor Periods
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.44 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: 4.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.08 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
