Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
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Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT
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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: 69°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 72°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 74°F
L: 53°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 55°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 51°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 3:50 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:47 AM - 5:17 AM3:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:36 AM - 9:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flash Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:25AM CDT until June 17 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 8:25 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 2:30 PM
FFWDVN The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Cedar County in east central Iowa... Southwestern Clinton County in east central Iowa... Northeastern Muscatine County in east central Iowa... Scott County in east central Iowa... West Central Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Southeastern Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 230 PM CDT Wednesday. * At 825 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, East Moline, Durant, Silvis, Eldridge, Milan, Colona, Le Claire, Coal Valley, Hampton, Port Byron, Walcott, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Andalusia, Rapids City and Princeton. This includes the following highways... Interstate 74 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5. Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 18. Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 278 and 306. Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 5. Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 13.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 7:50PM CDT until June 22 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue June 16, 2026, 7:50 PM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet and falling slowly. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 12.5 feet through early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:51AM CDT until June 23 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then slowly fall through the weekend. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Flash Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:45AM CDT until June 17 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 8:45 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 2:45 PM
FFWDVN The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Eastern Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... South Central Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... Northern Warren County in west central Illinois... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 845 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Burgess, Orion, Woodhull, New Windsor, Alpha, Sherrard, Andover, Little York, Seaton, North Henderson, Lake Warren, Lynn Center, Alexis, Coldbrook, Osco, Swedona, Ophiem, Gerlaw and Sunbeam. This includes Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 18 and 33.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 6:51AM CDT until June 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 6:51 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois, including the following areas, in north central Illinois, Bureau and Putnam. In northwest Illinois, Henry IL and Whiteside. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall, with some seeing repeating rounds of storms though the day. There will be the potential to see around 2 inches or more of rainfall.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 3:50 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:47 AM - 5:17 AM3:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:36 AM - 9:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 4:44 PM
Moonset: 12:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:44 AM - 6:14 AM4:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Minor Periods
8:55 AM - 10:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM5:04 PM - 7:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:11 AM - 11:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:19 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:49 PM - 8:19 PM
Minor Periods
11:21 AM - 12:51 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 7:02 PM
Moonset: 12:36 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:08 AM - 8:38 AM6:32 PM - 9:02 PM
Minor Periods
12:28 AM - 1:58 PM12:06 AM - 1:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
