Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, May 1, 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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Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (75.6 mi)
Weather for Le Claire, Iowa
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 57°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 45°F

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 48°F

Tue
H: 59°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 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
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 8:49PM CDT until May 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 8:49 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Hancock and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, water affects low lying agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday night. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Frost Advisory issued May 1 at 10:12AM CDT until May 2 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 6:15 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 8:43AM CDT until May 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 8:43 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 8:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects low lying agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight and continue falling through the weekend. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.96 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 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.48 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: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.32 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 2:54 AM
Moonset: 7:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:24 AM - 4:54 AM2:46 PM - 5:16 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 3:45 AM
Moonset: 8:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:15 AM - 5:45 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
