Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Fulton, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 8:15 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Stamps Island; Johnson Creek; Clinton, ILStation 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
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Weather for Fulton, Illinois
Current Weather

Humidity: 44%
Feels Like: 68.9°F
Wind: NNW 10.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 7%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 3.8
Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 72°F
L: 52°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 80°F
L: 61°F

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 10:29 AM
Moonset: 5:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:59 AM - 12:29 AM
Minor Periods
4:35 PM - 6:05 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:36AM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a secondary crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:36PM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 7:36 PM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 7:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.
Flood Warning issued October 7 at 10:17AM CDT until October 13 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 10:17 AM
Expires: Thu October 8, 2026, 10:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.5°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 4.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 10:29 AM
Moonset: 5:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:59 AM - 12:29 AM
Minor Periods
4:35 PM - 6:05 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.9°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 4.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 11:15 AM
Moonset: 5:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Minor Periods
4:56 PM - 6:26 PM4:23 AM - 5:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Minor Periods
5:18 PM - 6:48 PM5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 4.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 12:45 AM
Moonset: 6:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:15 AM - 2:45 PM
Minor Periods
5:40 PM - 7:10 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.9°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 1:30 PM
Moonset: 6:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:36 AM - 3:06 AM1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Minor Periods
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
