Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Quincy, IL
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Measurement Time: Monday, January 15, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Quincy 3SSW - L&D 21
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet / 140 meters
Nearest Address:
957 W Lock and Dam Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
Adams County
GPS Coordinates: 39.9035, -91.4284
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Missouri River, Hermann, MO (82.5 mi)
Mason Tazewell Drainage Ditch, Topeka, IL (85.2 mi)
Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (91.2 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (92.3 mi)
Lick Creek, Springfield, IL (92.5 mi)
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Weather for Quincy, Illinois
Current Weather

Humidity: 67%
Feels Like: 89.7°F
Wind: S 5.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 9.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 88°F
L: 68°F

Wed
H: 94°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 140 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:52 AM
Moonset: 10:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:24 AM - 11:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 11:10AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 11:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 11:05AM CDT until July 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:05 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 11:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines, Lee and Henderson Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is near crest. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 12.8 feet Tuesday, July 22. - Flood stage is 15.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 11:10AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 11:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 11:10AM CDT until July 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 11:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 11:10AM CDT until July 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 11:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:52 AM
Moonset: 10:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:24 AM - 11:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.2°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:34 AM - 1:04 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.6°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 6:25 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:55 AM - 8:25 AM6:08 PM - 8:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.8°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 7:15 AM
Moonset: 2:31 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:45 AM - 9:15 AM7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.9°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 3:47 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:39 AM - 10:09 AM7:56 PM - 10:26 PM
Minor Periods
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM12:15 AM - 1:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5