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 21 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet just after midnight tonight, then begin slowly falling reaching 14.0 feet Saturday evening. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:29PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. 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 and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties on Regan Road northeast of Como. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.5 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:19AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 9:30 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 Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 16.1 feet. - The river is cresting now. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to slowly fall through the weekend. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1030 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:29PM CDT until April 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - The river is currently cresting. - Forecast...The river is cresting this evening and will begin to fall overnight. It is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 9.3 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:54AM CDT until April 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. .Additional rainfall Thursday night could prolong flooding into early next week. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 12.2 feet. - The river has crested and is beginning to fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall through the weekend and below flood stage on Saturday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.