Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, April 26, 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

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 45°F

Mon
H: 75°F
L: 55°F

Tue
H: 62°F
L: 47°F

Wed
H: 60°F
L: 46°F

Thu
H: 57°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
2:33 PM - 4:03 PM3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:43PM CDT until April 28 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 8:43 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:45 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, Louisa, Muscatine 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 Louisa, Mercer, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Water affects Le Claire Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday evening and continue falling to 11.6 feet Saturday, May 02. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Sunday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:43PM CDT until April 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 8:43 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:45 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, Louisa, Muscatine 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 Louisa, Mercer, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 11.5 feet Saturday, May 02. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Sunday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:43PM CDT until April 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 8:43 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:45 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, Louisa, Muscatine 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 Louisa, Mercer, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 12.7 feet Saturday, May 02. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Sunday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until April 30 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 7:32 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 7:45 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... 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 at Moline. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * 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 6:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM CDT Saturday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 11.4 feet Saturday, May 02. - 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 Sunday evening at 745 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until May 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 7:32 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 7:45 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... 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 Saturday, May 02. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects residences in outlying areas immediately along the river including basements, yards, driveways, and access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening and continue falling to 11.7 feet Saturday, May 02. - 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 Sunday evening at 745 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
2:33 PM - 4:03 PM3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 10:23 PM
Moonset: 4:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:28 AM - 11:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:39 PM - 5:09 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 4:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:11 AM - 12:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:44 PM - 6:14 PM3:56 AM - 5:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 11:47 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:52 AM - 1:22 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:35 AM - 2:05 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM4:37 AM - 6:07 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
