Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Fulton, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:15 PM CDT
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Station Name: MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet / 176 meters
Nearest Address:
Lock Road
Fulton, IL 61252
Whiteside County
GPS Coordinates: 41.8944725, -90.156793
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Weather for Fulton, Illinois
Current Weather

Humidity: 86%
Feels Like: 51.9°F
Wind: WNW 7.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 15 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 71°F
L: 45°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 46°F

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 59°F

Fri
H: 71°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 39 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 8:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:00 AM - 4:30 AM2:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 PM - 9:47 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued August 25 at 7:12PM CDT until August 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 7:12 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 7:15 PM
...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 Thursday morning to late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday morning. - 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 Tuesday evening at 715 PM CDT.
Flood Watch issued August 25 at 7:12PM CDT until August 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 7:12 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 7:15 PM
...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 Thursday morning to late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday morning. - 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 Tuesday evening at 715 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued August 25 at 7:12PM CDT until August 27 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 7:12 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 7:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 715 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.5°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 8:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:00 AM - 4:30 AM2:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 PM - 9:47 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.2°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 3:32 PM
Moonset: 9:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:40 AM - 5:10 AM3:02 PM - 5:32 PM
Minor Periods
8:36 PM - 10:06 PM9:19 AM - 10:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.1°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 4:13 PM
Moonset: 9:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:21 AM - 5:51 AM3:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 PM - 10:26 PM10:22 AM - 11:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 9:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:03 AM - 6:33 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
9:19 PM - 10:49 PM11:25 AM - 12:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.8°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 5:41 PM
Moonset: 10:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:47 AM - 7:17 AM5:11 PM - 7:41 PM
Minor Periods
9:47 PM - 11:17 PM12:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5