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

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 75°F
L: 58°F

Tue
H: 64°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 61°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 115 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:44 AM - 11:14 AM9:11 PM - 11:41 PM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:22AM CDT until April 28 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:22 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:30 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, Louisa, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects sidewalks along the river at Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's River Drive in the 4700 block. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:22AM CDT until April 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:22 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:30 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, Louisa, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet and steady. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 15.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:22AM CDT until April 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:22 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:30 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, Louisa, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock 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 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:30AM CDT until May 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.6 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:30AM CDT until April 30 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * 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 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 930 AM 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: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:44 AM - 11:14 AM9:11 PM - 11:41 PM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 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: 7:56 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: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.28 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: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.76 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: 6.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.46 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
