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

Flood Watch issued July 31 at 9:04PM CDT until August 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 9:04 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 9:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet...Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued August 1 at 11:07AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended 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 Sunday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.

Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 4:24AM CDT until August 1 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 4:24 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Lee County in north central Illinois... * WHEN...Until 815 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 423 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to locally 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dixon, Amboy, Nelson, Harmon, Woodland Shores and Eldena. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 6:43AM CDT until August 1 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 6:43 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Lee County in north central Illinois... * WHEN...Until 815 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 640 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain producing showers have moved out of the area. However, minor flooding is likely ongoing in the advisory area due to locally 2 to 3 inches of rain that fell overnight from near Dixon to Harmon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Harmon, Woodland Shores and Eldena. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.