Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, April 21, 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

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 48°F

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 61°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 68°F
L: 53°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:15 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:10 AM - 6:40 AM4:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Minor Periods
8:32 AM - 10:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:28PM CDT until April 28 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. 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 Henderson, Louisa, Mercer and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, April 28. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, April 27. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. 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 Henderson, Louisa, Mercer and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson 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 Rock Island LD15. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects sidewalks along the river at Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's River Drive in the 4700 block. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. 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 Henderson, Louisa, Mercer and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:54 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects South Shore Drive and North Shore Drive in Moline west of the 27th Street bridge. Water limits access to homes on South Shore Drive east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects portions of 60th Street south of John Deere Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.8 feet rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:54 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:15 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:10 AM - 6:40 AM4:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Minor Periods
8:32 AM - 10:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:18 PM
Moonset: 1:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:14 AM - 7:44 AM5:48 PM - 8:18 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 7:15 PM
Moonset: 2:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 2:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:09 AM - 9:39 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:13 AM - 1:43 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 8:56 PM
Moonset: 3:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:59 AM - 10:29 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
1:24 PM - 2:54 PM2:50 AM - 4:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
