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 Warning issued April 28 at 9:39PM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Des Moines and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:40AM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday, May 06. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:39PM CDT until May 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Des Moines and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:40AM CDT until May 1 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday, May 06. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.