Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Le Claire, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 8, 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

Thu
H: 63°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 57°F
L: 44°F

Sat
H: 55°F
L: 37°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 53°F

Mon
H: 74°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 6:43 AM
Moonset: 11:05 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:13 AM - 8:43 AM6:35 PM - 9:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:36AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising to a crest of 12.0 feet Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 8:18PM CDT until April 15 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:18 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues 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 Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 15. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues to slowly rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 15. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Thursday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 10:06AM CDT until April 12 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:06 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 10:15 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 13.3 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 1015 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 8:18PM CDT until April 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:18 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues 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 Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 13.2 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 Thursday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 6:43 AM
Moonset: 11:05 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:13 AM - 8:43 AM6:35 PM - 9:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 7:33 AM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:03 AM - 9:33 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
11:38 AM - 1:08 PM2:35 AM - 4:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:22 AM
Moonset: 1:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:52 AM - 10:22 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM3:08 AM - 4:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:09 AM
Moonset: 2:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:39 AM - 11:09 AM8:59 PM - 11:29 PM
Minor Periods
1:53 PM - 3:23 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 9:55 AM
Moonset: 3:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Minor Periods
3:02 PM - 4:32 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
