Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Fulton, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9:00 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Eagle Point Park; Johnson Creek; Clinton, IL

Mississippi River

Station Name: Fulton L&D 13
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
Lock Road
Fulton, IL 61252
Whiteside County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8978, -90.1544

Nearby Water Temperatures

Mississippi River, Fulton, IL (0.3 mi)
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Rock River, Byron, IL (48.7 mi)
Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA (51 mi)
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Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (67.5 mi)
Illinois River, Henry, IL (68.5 mi)
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Mississippi River, Guttenberg, IA (77.9 mi)
Sugar River, Verona, WI (79 mi)

Weather for Fulton, Illinois

Current Weather

73.9°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
77.4°F
76.2°F
62%
SW 19 mph
27.7 mph
72.6°F
65.7°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1010 mbar
1.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sun
H: 74°F
L: 50°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 62°F
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 65°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 61°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 79°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.95 μg/m3
PM10: 3.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 4:06 AM
Moon Transit: 9:08 AM
Moonset: 2:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:38 AM - 11:08 AM
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
3:36 AM - 5:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles. Secure all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish by mid-evening.


Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:04PM CDT until April 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:04 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:15 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 moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * 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 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 915 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:26AM CDT until April 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * 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 Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 12.4 feet today. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday 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. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 700 AM CDT.


Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
74.1°F
50°F
62.3°F
86%
0.73 in
89%
0%
21.3 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.47 μg/m3
PM10: 6.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 4:06 AM
Moon Transit: 9:08 AM
Moonset: 2:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:38 AM - 11:08 AM
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
3:36 AM - 5:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
71.6°F
61.7°F
67.2°F
91%
0 in
0%
0%
17.7 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.83 μg/m3
PM10: 4.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 4:30 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 3:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Thundery outbreaks in nearby
78.8°F
65.1°F
71.1°F
87%
0 in
0%
0%
19.7 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.63 μg/m3
PM10: 5.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 4:52 AM
Moon Transit: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 4:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 PM - 5:41 PM
4:22 AM - 5:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
72.8°F
60.9°F
66.8°F
84%
0.53 in
84%
0%
17.4 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.82 μg/m3
PM10: 5.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 5:13 AM
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

5:24 PM - 6:54 PM
4:43 AM - 6:13 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
79.3°F
56.8°F
65.7°F
75%
0.14 in
69%
0%
22.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.71 μg/m3
PM10: 3.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 5:36 AM
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 7:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

6:40 PM - 8:10 PM
5:06 AM - 6:36 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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