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

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 57°F

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 67°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 70°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 74°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 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
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 8:18AM CDT until June 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:18 AM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 8:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 occurring. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some residences in the lower Friendship Farm area. 60th St is under water south of the Green Valley Sports Complex. 56th St along the north side of the river is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.4 feet. - The river is near crest now. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 12.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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 late tonight at 130 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 9:07PM CDT until June 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow 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 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.4 feet Monday, June 22. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 8:18AM CDT until June 16 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:18 AM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 1:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 occurring. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 7.3 feet by Monday, June 22. - 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 late tonight at 130 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 8:29AM CDT until June 21 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:29 AM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 8:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.9 feet and slowly falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 9.4 feet Monday, June 22. - 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 Tuesday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 9:07PM CDT until June 21 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 9:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet Monday, June 22. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.71 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: 6.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.96 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: 6.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.79 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM5:04 PM - 7:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:11 AM - 11:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 37.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 8.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:20 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
