Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, April 11, 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

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 51°F

Mon
H: 77°F
L: 59°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 67°F

Wed
H: 76°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:22 AM
Moonset: 1:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:52 AM - 10:22 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM3:08 AM - 4:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 10 at 8:34PM CDT until April 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:34 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 8:45 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 afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues to slowly rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:50AM CDT until April 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:50 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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. At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 10 at 8:33PM CDT until April 14 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:33 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 8:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects residences along County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues to slowly rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:12AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects residences along County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:22 AM
Moonset: 1:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:52 AM - 10:22 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM3:08 AM - 4:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:09 AM
Moonset: 2:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:39 AM - 11:09 AM8:59 PM - 11:29 PM
Minor Periods
1:53 PM - 3:23 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 9:55 AM
Moonset: 3:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Minor Periods
3:02 PM - 4:32 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 10:41 AM
Moonset: 4:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:11 AM - 12:41 AM
Minor Periods
4:12 PM - 5:42 PM4:23 AM - 5:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM4:44 AM - 6:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
