Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, IA
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Dubuque L&D 11
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet / 184 meters
Nearest Address:
3094 Volunteer Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque County
GPS Coordinates: 42.54, -90.6461
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Mississippi River, Lynxville, WI (51.8 mi)
Beaver Slough, Clinton, IA (54.5 mi)
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Black Earth Creek, Black Earth, WI (61.9 mi)
Sugar River, Verona, WI (62.7 mi)
Kickapoo River, Readstown, WI (63.1 mi)
Black Earth Creek, Cross Plains, WI (63.7 mi)
Weather for Dubuque, Iowa
Current Weather

Humidity: 96%
Feels Like: 77.6°F
Wind: SE 2.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 71°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 66°F

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:26 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:18 AM - 2:48 AM12:56 AM - 3:26 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 PM - 10:39 PM4:37 AM - 6:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 4:36PM CDT until June 25 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 4:36 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 4:45 AM
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Wisconsin... East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting Lafayette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 11.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 6.0 feet Thursday evening. It will rise to 6.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 04/14/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:35PM CDT until June 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:35 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Wisconsin... East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting Lafayette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 06/27/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:13PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:13 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:15 PM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Water affects homes along old U.S. Highway 61. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday, July 01. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:25PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:25 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * WHEN...From Friday evening to late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1030 PM CDT.
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:25 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1030 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.4°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:26 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:18 AM - 2:48 AM12:56 AM - 3:26 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 PM - 10:39 PM4:37 AM - 6:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.9°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 2:27 PM
Moonset: 10:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM1:57 PM - 4:27 PM
Minor Periods
9:54 PM - 11:24 PM5:50 AM - 7:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.9°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 3:24 PM
Moonset: 10:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:21 AM - 4:51 AM2:54 PM - 5:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:28 PM - 11:58 PM7:06 AM - 8:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 4:14 PM
Moonset: 11:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:14 AM - 5:44 AM3:44 PM - 6:14 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.9°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:03 AM - 6:33 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:32 AM - 11:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5