Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Gladstone, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Oquawka State Wildlife Refuge; Oquawka, IL; Burlington, IAStation Name: Gladstone 4WNW - L&D 18
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 541 feet
Nearest Address:
County Road 900 E
Gladstone, IL 61469
Henderson County
GPS Coordinates: 40.8814, -91.0225
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Weather for Gladstone, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 66°F
L: 35°F

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 54°F

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 58°F

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:13 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:02 AM - 5:32 AM3:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Minor Periods
7:37 AM - 9:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:39AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Scott and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water is over the campground and boat ramp in Keithsburg. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 Monday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:39AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Scott and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the Port of Burlington parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 Monday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:39AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Scott and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 Monday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 6:23PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:23 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:53 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Muscatine and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Hancock and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the Port of Burlington parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 Monday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:13 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:02 AM - 5:32 AM3:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Minor Periods
7:37 AM - 9:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 5:18 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:07 AM - 6:37 AM4:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 AM - 10:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 6:20 PM
Moonset: 1:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:11 AM - 7:41 AM5:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM12:55 AM - 2:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 2:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:11 AM - 8:41 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
11:02 AM - 12:32 AM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 8:10 PM
Moonset: 2:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:06 AM - 9:36 AM7:40 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:17 AM - 1:47 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
