Station Name: MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet

Nearest Address:
Lock Road
Fulton, IL 61252
Whiteside County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8944725, -90.156793

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:52AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sporadic wind chills below 30 below may still occur along and north of Hwy 20 this afternoon and late evening.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 5:05PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:05 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values of 15 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:04PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:52PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:52 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 23 at 2:20PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

ESFLOT Cold temperatures this week have caused a significant increase in river ice across the area, including multiple ice jams. Cold temperatures are expected to continue into next week, with favorable conditions for river ice formation. Areas of open river may see new ice growth, while areas with existing ice cover my thicken. No widespread flooding is expected, but ice jams will be possible in isolated areas, especially along the Rock, Fox, and Kankakee rivers. Ice jams may cause rises or fluctuations on area rivers with little warning. Persons with interests along area rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts.