Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Fulton, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:15 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 88°F
L: 62°F

Sun
H: 66°F
L: 55°F

Mon
H: 73°F
L: 51°F

Tue
H: 72°F
L: 56°F

Wed
H: 63°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 112 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 7:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:58 AM - 1:28 PM
Minor Periods
7:04 PM - 8:34 PM3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:31PM CDT until June 15 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:31 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. .Recent rounds of heavy rainfall are producing flooding on several area tributary rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:54AM CDT until June 15 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 12.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:31 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. .Recent rounds of heavy rainfall are producing flooding on several area tributary rivers. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet and steady. - Forecast...The river will rise to 12.8 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall early Wednesday afternoon. It will rise to 12.2 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall early Thursday morning. It will rise to 12.3 feet Friday, June 19. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:36AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 AM
...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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 12.6 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 12.2 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:31PM CDT until June 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:31 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. .Recent rounds of heavy rainfall are producing flooding on several area tributary rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some residences in the lower Friendship Farm area. 60th St is under water south of the Green Valley Sports Complex. 56th St along the north side of the river is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 7:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:58 AM - 1:28 PM
Minor Periods
7:04 PM - 8:34 PM3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 12:34 AM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:04 AM - 2:34 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM3:54 AM - 5:24 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 1:42 PM
Moonset: 9:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM1:12 PM - 3:42 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM4:57 AM - 6:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 2:48 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:44 AM - 4:14 AM2:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM6:13 AM - 7:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 27.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 3:49 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:48 AM - 5:18 AM3:19 PM - 5:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
