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

Flood Warning issued December 31 at 7:08PM CST until January 5 at 2:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 7:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. .An ice jam will continue along the Rock River leading to at least minor flooding. Ice jams are difficult to predict, so be prepared for rapid localized changes along the river and be prepared to move to higher ground quickly. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage is reached. In Moline, water affects homes on South Shore Drive and cuts off access to homes east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects 49th Avenue south of the theater. Water affects Vandruff Island. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - The river is ice affected. Rapid localized fluctuations in river levels near the jam can be expected. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It is then expected to fall below flood stage Monday. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 715 PM CST.

Flood Warning issued January 1 at 9:16AM CST until January 5 at 2:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 9:16 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. .An ice jam will continue along the Rock River leading to at least minor flooding. Ice jams are difficult to predict, so be prepared for rapid localized changes along the river and be prepared to move to higher ground quickly. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CST Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet. - The river is ice affected. Rapid localized fluctuations in river levels near the jam can be expected. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain around 12.1 to 12.2 feet through Friday, although fluctuations are possible. It will begin to fall on Saturday, dropping below flood stage by Sunday evening. - 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. The next statement will be issued byFriday morning at 930 AM CST.