Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL
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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: 74°F
L: 56°F

Mon
H: 74°F
L: 54°F

Tue
H: 77°F
L: 55°F

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 74°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:06 AM - 2:36 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM3:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:54AM CDT until June 15 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From this evening to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 12.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:54AM CDT until June 15 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 12.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:14PM CDT until June 15 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:14 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. .Recent rounds of heavy rainfall are producing flooding on several area tributary rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1015 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:14PM CDT until June 15 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:14 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. .Recent rounds of heavy rainfall are producing flooding on several area tributary rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1015 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:36AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:36 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 12.6 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 12.2 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:06 AM - 2:36 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM3:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 1:44 PM
Moonset: 9:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:35 AM - 3:05 AM1:14 PM - 3:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:50 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:43 AM - 4:13 AM2:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 3:50 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:46 AM - 5:16 AM3:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 4:45 PM
Moonset: 12:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:44 AM - 6:14 AM4:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
