Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 6, 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

Humidity: 64%
Feels Like: 56.8°F
Wind: SW 11 mph
Wind Gusts: 31.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 5%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 51°F

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 57°F

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 52°F

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 83°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 9:42 AM
Moonset: 4:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:12 AM - 11:42 AM
Minor Periods
4:12 PM - 5:42 PM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:14PM CDT until October 12 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon October 5, 2026, 8:14 PM
Expires: Tue October 6, 2026, 8:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, October 12. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Tuesday evening.
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:36AM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a secondary crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Wednesday morning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.4°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 4.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 9:42 AM
Moonset: 4:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:12 AM - 11:42 AM
Minor Periods
4:12 PM - 5:42 PM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 4.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 10:30 AM
Moonset: 5:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Minor Periods
4:36 PM - 6:06 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.5°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 4.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 11:16 AM
Moonset: 5:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:46 AM - 1:16 PM
Minor Periods
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM4:24 AM - 5:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.9°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 3.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 12:01 AM
Moonset: 5:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:31 AM - 2:01 PM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.1°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 4.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 12:46 AM
Moonset: 6:12 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:16 AM - 2:46 PM
Minor Periods
5:42 PM - 7:12 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
