Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Fisherman's Corner North Recreation Area; Smith Island Recreation Area; Illiniwek Forest Preserve; Hampton, IL; Rapids City, ILStation Name: Le Claire - L&D 14
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 568 feet
Nearest Address:
Great River Road
Le Claire, IA 52753
Scott County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5747, -90.4006
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Weather for Le Claire, Iowa
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 65°F
L: 46°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 54°F
L: 38°F

Sat
H: 56°F
L: 36°F

Sun
H: 60°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 11:47 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:52 AM - 1:22 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:39PM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Des Moines and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. 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. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:39PM CDT until May 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Des Moines and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. 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. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early Friday 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 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below flood stage early Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:40AM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 9:45 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 Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday, May 06. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:40AM CDT until May 1 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 9:45 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 Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early Friday 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 CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday, May 06. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:39PM CDT until April 30 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Des Moines and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. 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. * WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:10 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 11:47 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:52 AM - 1:22 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:35 AM - 2:05 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM4:37 AM - 6:07 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 5:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:20 AM - 2:50 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 PM - 9:28 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 1:16 AM
Moonset: 5:59 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:46 AM - 3:16 AM1:06 PM - 3:36 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 2:04 AM
Moonset: 6:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:34 AM - 4:04 AM1:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Minor Periods
10:04 PM - 11:34 PM6:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
