Water Temperature of Long Branch Lake in Macon, MO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, April 28, 2023, 8:00 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Long Branch Resevoir; East Fork Little Chariton River; Long Branch State ParkStation Name: Macon 2W - Long Branch Rsvr
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 837 feet
Nearest Address:
30878 Visitor Center Rd
Macon, MO 63552
Macon County
GPS Coordinates: 39.7514, -92.5056
Nearby Water Temperatures
Grand River, Sumner, MO (41.5 mi)Mississippi River, Quincy, IL (58.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Canton, MO (59 mi)
Mississippi River, Saverton, MO (67.3 mi)
Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (74.5 mi)
Missouri River, Jefferson City, MO (82.3 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (87.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Clarksville, MO (89.1 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (91.9 mi)
Illinois River, Florence, IL (101.2 mi)
Tavern Creek, St. Elizabeth, MO (102.9 mi)
Osage River, Tuscumbia, MO (105 mi)
Illinois River, La Grange, IL (105.4 mi)
Little Blue River, Independence, MO (105.8 mi)
Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Ozark, MO (107.1 mi)
Weather for Macon, Missouri
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 64°F
L: 38°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 39°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 72°F
L: 42°F

Mon
H: 69°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:19 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:27 AM - 1:57 PM
Minor Periods
6:57 PM - 8:27 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:10PM CDT until May 1 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:10 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 8:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Carroll and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Miami. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas outside of levees begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 8.8 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:28PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The Corps of Engineers begins flood fight procedures. At this level, preparations are made to install two flood gates at Hill Street and Center Street if the forecast exceeds 20.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet and falling. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage on April 13. It crested near 20.0 feet on April 28. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling over the following days. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 12:27PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 12:27 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 12:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Thursday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 14.6 feet Thursday, May 07. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:19 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:27 AM - 1:57 PM
Minor Periods
6:57 PM - 8:27 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 5:44 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM12:11 AM - 2:41 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 PM - 9:31 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:25 AM
Moonset: 6:13 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:55 AM - 3:25 AM12:58 AM - 3:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:04 PM - 10:34 PM5:43 AM - 7:13 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 2:13 AM
Moonset: 6:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:43 AM - 4:13 AM1:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:05 PM - 11:35 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 3:03 AM
Moonset: 7:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:33 AM - 5:03 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:58 AM - 8:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
