Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Davenport, IA; Arsenal IslandStation Name: Rock Island L&D 15
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 555 feet
Nearest Address:
Rodman Avenue
Rock Island, IL 52801
Rock Island County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5181, -90.5647
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Weather for Rock Island, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 75°F
L: 55°F

Tue
H: 62°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 60°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 65°F
L: 44°F

Fri
H: 54°F
L: 39°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 PM
Moonset: 4:07 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
3:40 PM - 5:10 PM3:37 AM - 5:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:31AM CDT until April 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Mercer, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Mercer, Louisa and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Hancock, Henderson and Lee 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 tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Water affects Le Claire Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Monday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:31AM CDT until April 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Mercer, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Mercer, Louisa and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Hancock, Henderson and Lee 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 early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Monday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:31AM CDT until April 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Mercer, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Mercer, Louisa and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Hancock, Henderson and Lee 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 Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Monday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:37AM CDT until May 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:37 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * 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 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Monday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:37AM CDT until April 30 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:37 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. In Moline, water affects homes on South Shore Drive and cuts off access to homes east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects 49th Avenue south of the theater. Water affects Vandruff Island. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Monday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 PM
Moonset: 4:07 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
3:40 PM - 5:10 PM3:37 AM - 5:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 4:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:44 PM - 6:14 PM3:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 4:47 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
5:49 PM - 7:19 PM4:17 AM - 5:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:08 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 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 5:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 PM - 9:28 PM5:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
