Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 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

Fri
H: 88°F
L: 53°F

Sat
H: 53°F
L: 37°F

Sun
H: 56°F
L: 30°F

Mon
H: 66°F
L: 37°F

Tue
H: 70°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 1:08 PM
Moonset: 8:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM12:38 AM - 3:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois... Missouri... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the lower portion of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue rising to 16.5 feet Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Water affects 60th Street south of John Deere Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St. Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet Monday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which may result in a higher crest. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 15.5 feet Monday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which may result in a higher crest. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:30 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Muscatine and Louisa Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the lower portion of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning and continue rising to 16.9 feet Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:50 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Water affects 60th Street south of John Deere Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St. Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. - 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 this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 1:08 PM
Moonset: 8:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM12:38 AM - 3:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 2:05 PM
Moonset: 9:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:03 AM - 3:33 AM1:35 PM - 4:05 PM
Minor Periods
9:21 PM - 10:51 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 PM
Moonset: 11:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:02 AM - 4:32 AM2:36 PM - 5:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:10 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:05 AM - 5:35 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:31 AM - 9:01 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.31 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
